What is an arraignment?
An arraignment is the defendant's first appearance in court. At arraignment a defendant can do one of several things - plead guilty, plead not guilty, ask to speak to a prosecutor, or ask for a continuance to seek legal counsel.

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1. Where is the Municipal Prosecutor's Office located?
2. What are the hours of business for the Municipal Prosecutor's Office?
3. How can I talk to a prosecutor about my ticket?
4. Why do I want to talk to a prosecutor?
5. What if I cannot attend court on my scheduled date?
6. What is an arraignment?
7. How can I get information about my case?
8. I have been charged with not providing proof of valid insurance when the police contacted me. I did have insurance, I just didn't have my card with me. What should I do?
9. I have been subpoenaed as a witness in a case, but I cannot appear. What should I do?
10. I am a victim in a case and would like restitution. What should I do?
11. How can I report a crime or city code violation?