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deals with cases where an accused refuses to plead on arraignment. If an accused will not answer directly to a charge on the indictment, the court may order that a plea of not guilty be entered on the accused's behalf. Such a plea entered on the accused's behalf has the same effect as if the accused had in fact pleaded not guilty. This is consistent with the presumption of innocence. Division 3—Assisting the jury