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| Patrick Ducharme |
The arraignment of the accused refers to calling the accused before the court, formally reading the charges in the information or indictment to the accused, and asking the accused how she pleads to the charge(s). The primary purpose of the arraignment is to ensure that the accused is aware of the charges before the court. This marks the beginning of the trial.
The above is the an excerpt of Patrick J Ducharme's book, Canadian Criminal Procedure, available at Amazon or in bulk through MedicaLegal Publishing along with Criminal Trial Strategies.
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