Arraignment Versus Preliminary HearingObjectiveDistinguish an arraignment from a preliminary hearing
Assignment OverviewThis web-research exercise provides an opportunity to document the differences between arraignment and a preliminary hearing.
DeliverablesA one-page (250-word) report
Step 1
Research websites.Conduct an online search and find one website that highlights an arraignment and one website that highlights a preliminary hearing for criminal cases in your jurisdiction.
Step 2
Review.Review each website and highlight the components of the arraignment and the preliminary hearing examples.
Step 3
Write a report.Write a one-page summary report that lists:
Each website’s title and Internet address
Highlights of each legal proceeding (the arraignment and preliminary hearing)
A fact that you found most interesting from each of the websites and why you found that fact interesting