12-4404. Arraignment.

12-4404

Chapter 12.--CITIES AND MUNICIPALITIES Article 44.--CODE FOR MUNICIPAL COURTS; PROCEEDINGS AFTER ARREST AND PRIOR TO TRIAL

      12-4404.   Arraignment. Arraignment shall be conducted in open court by stating to the accused person the substance of the charge and calling upon the accused to plead thereto. Arraignment for purposes of accepting plea of not guilty may be accomplished by telephone, mail or appearance by counsel.

      History:   L. 1973, ch. 61, § 12-4404; L. 1993, ch. 291, § 6; L. 1994, ch. 291, § 8; July 1.