What happens at an arraignment on misdemeanor cases?

The district magistrate judge will ask the defendant to enter a plea on this date. If the defendant enters a plea of not guilty it will then be set for bench trial or trial to the court before the district magistrate judge. No victims or witnesses are required to appear at an arraignment. In some cases, a defendant in a misdemeanor case may request a jury trial.

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1. How does the Geary County Attorney’s Office receive cases for prosecution?
2. What happens when a suspect is arrested?
3. What is a first appearance?
4. What is a preliminary hearing?
5. What happens if a defendant is bound over on felony charges?
6. What happens at an arraignment on misdemeanor cases?
7. What happens at a jury trial?
8. What is a subpoena?
9. How do I get my property back?