Upon making his or her appearance before the Court, the defendant shall be arraigned. The Judge, or the Attorney of the municipality, shall read the complaint to the defendant, inform him or her of his or her legal rights, including the right of trial by jury, if available, and of the consequences of conviction, and ask him or her whether he pleads guilty or not guilty. If the defendant pleads guilty, the Court may proceed to judgment and sentence. If the plea is not guilty, the case shall be set for hearing, either before a jury, or before the court, as required by law, in accordance with the rules of the Court. The facts pertinent to arraignment, including the demand, or waiver, of jury trial shall be entered and recorded on the docket of the Court respecting the proceedings in the case.
(Prior Code, § 1-9-15) (Ord. 2005-4, passed 9-12-2005)