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L CrRLJ 4.1

(e)  Arraignments will normally be held on the next court
     day after the Defendant has been cited and released or,
     if in custody, on the next court day after their
     arrest.  At arraignment, the Defendant will be provided
     with a "Statement of Rights/Plea Form" and, if they are
     requesting a court-appointed attorney, a "Financial
     Declaration" form to fill out and present to the Judge
     before entering a plea.  The Court shall assure itself
     that the Defendant understands his/her rights and the
     charge(s) before taking a plea.  If an interpreter is
     necessary for the Defendant to understand their rights,
     the Court may set over the arraignment until such
     interpretation services can be secured.  At the
     arraignment, the Court shall set a pretrial hearing
     date approximately one month later and a trial date
     within the speedy trial time as determined by the
     Court.
	

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