“Counter Arraignment”
This page presents an official legal definition of “Counter Arraignment” from a government source. Additional definitions will be added as jurisdictions publish them.
United States
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Method whereby private retained attorneys enter a not guilty plea at the clerk's counter on behalf of out-of-custody defendants without the need to appear in open court before a judge. *Also can do by telephone or fax and does not apply to felonies or domestic violence cases. (By telephone or fax, attorneys must have a signed agreement on file with the court).
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