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Clause 215 Arraignment

(1)An accused is arraigned when the court—

(a)asks the accused whether the accused is the person named on the indictment; and

(b)reads out each charge on the indictment and asks the accused whether the accused pleads guilty or not guilty to the charge.

(2)An accused may be arraigned or re-arraigned at any time.