After arrest and before formal charges are entered against a person an arraignment is scheduled. This hearing involves a review of the charges against a person and an initial determination of whether to hold the person over for trial. The arraignment might also be the time when a defendant asks the court about bail issues and requests an attorney to be appointed. Since our Constitution guarantees people a speedy trial, this initial proceeding is usually scheduled as soon as possible after an arrest, since it is the initial court appearance and the catalyst for moving the whole criminal law process forward.

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