Principle

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE – Arraignment – Requirements for Valid Arraignment

Area of law
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Valid arraignment requires: (1) accused placed before court unfettered; (2) charge read and explained in language accused understands, to the court's satisfaction, by Registrar or officer; (3) accused called upon to plead instantly. The record must show compliance—nothing left to speculation. These requirements are mandatory.…

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