Nobody in the Robertson or Montgomery County jail in Tennessee likes to be in the position of wondering what is the purpose of an arraignment hearing , but if you have found yourself in jail and wondered what the next steps are for you, then you have probably asked this question.

The arraignment process or sometimes called an initial appearance, is an event or court proceeding at a specific date and time, where you will leave the jail (or sometimes appear via closed circuit tv or monitor from the jail) after having been arrested, to appear before a court magistrate or judge.

This is the time when your docket or case number will be called out in court and you will come forward from where you have been waiting in a holding area. The judge will then read what the charges are that have been filed against you. In some instances this may be first time that you find out exactly what the charges are against you.

There can be a different types of arraignment such as a criminal  arraignment hearing , dui arraignment hearing , and a misdemeanor arraignment hearing . In Tennessee, arraignments usually happen within a few days of your arrest if you are being held in jail and can happen within a few weeks if you have been released from jail having posted bail or were issued a citation.

The purpose of arraignment is give the defendant a very clear understanding of what the accusations are against them and plead either guilty, not guilty, or in some instances no contest.

The judge will also inform the defendant of their right to legal counsel and appoint a criminal defense attorney if there are criminal charges and the defendant cannot pay for their own attorney. Consideration will also be given to the defendants custody status. This time will also be used to schedule further court appearances or defendant restrictions.

For defendants and their families, the most important part of their arraignment is usually whether or not they will be allowed bail and what the bail amount is set at. The judge will take several factors into consideration and also hear from the defendant’s attorney any additional points they bring up to the court regarding bail, as well.

Most defendant’s just want to get back to their daily life and routine so it can also be very helpful when a family member or loved one has already contacted a bondsman, such as the licensed professionals of Fizer Bonding Company , prior to the arraignment hearing.

This will give the bondsman plenty of time to have your bond agreement paperwork ready and available at your arraignment. Additional information about TN Rule 5 and arraignment in the State of Tennessee can be found at https://www.tncourts.gov/rules/rules-criminal-procedure/51-0

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