At which proceeding is the defendant's plea requested?

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The defendant's plea is requested at the arraignment, which is a court proceeding where the defendant is formally charged and enters a plea (guilty, not guilty, or no contest). At the indictment, a grand jury decides whether there is enough evidence to charge the defendant with a crime. At the preliminary hearing, a judge decides whether there is enough evidence for the case to go to trial. At the initial appearance, the defendant is informed of the charges and their rights.

At Which Proceeding Is the Defendant's Plea Requested