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An arraignment/preliminary hearing is simply the formal presentation of charges in open court. During an arraignment, the charges are read to the defendant and the defendant is asked to plead guilty, or not guilty, to the charges. A preliminary hearing is often held to determine if sufficient evidence exists to hold a defendant.
