This begins with your appearance before the Court and is a reading of the charges and taking of a plea. The Judge will call your name and at that time you are given the opportunity to enter your plea. Should you plead not guilty, the judge will set the matter for trial.

At time of arraignment, a defendant can also request to speak with the City Prosecutor about the charges against him/her. If a defendant pleads guilty, then the judge will pass sentence or refer the matter for a present investigation. This is dependent upon the charges.