Hawaii Revised Statutes 805-6 – Arraignment
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Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 805-6
- Arraignment: A proceeding in which an individual who is accused of committing a crime is brought into court, told of the charges, and asked to plead guilty or not guilty.
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Pleadings: Written statements of the parties in a civil case of their positions. In the federal courts, the principal pleadings are the complaint and the answer.
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
Upon arraignment, the written complaint upon which the warrant of arrest or summons has been issued shall be construed, except upon motion of the accused or prosecuting officer, to be the charge, and the reading thereof shall be deemed waived. Unless a demurrer, motions, or other pleadings are interposed, the accused may be required to plead the accused’s innocence or guilt immediately, if the accused appears to understand the charge against the accused.