Arraignment

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. Cross References to Related Sections: See similar provisions in code of criminal procedure, 22-3205. Law Review and Bar Journal References: Intent is to relieve working persons or out-of-town violators extra trips to court, "A New Procedure For Municipal Courts," Wallace M. Buck, Jr., 42 J.B.A.K. 7, 10 (1973).