Courts can require a recognizance bond if a defendant who was released on their own recognizance fails to appear for required proceedings.
October 08, 2025
high
procedural
Condition and enforcement measure related to own-recognizance releases.
An arraignment typically involves a court reading the charges to the defendant, the judge asking the defendant to enter a plea, and the judge outlining the next procedural steps in the case.
October 08, 2025
high
procedural
General description of common criminal-court arraignment procedure in U.S. courts.