Question

Which of the following is a goal of an arraignment?

a. The defendant is informed of the charge and enters a plea.
b. Requires the defendant to bear the burden of proof.
c. Begins the inquisitorial system of adjudication.
d. All of these are correct.

Answer 1

a. The defendant is informed of the charge and enters a plea.

Step-by-step explanation:

Arraignment is the formal documentation of the charges in the presence of an accused and to inform him about the charges against him. Following an arraignment, a defendant can respond to the charges against in him according to the law prevalent at the territory. Different responses are produced in different countries according to the law of that particular country.