Procedure during a Crown Court trial鈥攁rraignment, trial requirements and evidence


Produced in partnership with Leon Kazakos QC of 2 Hare Court
Practice notes

Procedure during a Crown Court trial鈥攁rraignment, trial requirements and evidence

Produced in partnership with Leon Kazakos QC of 2 Hare Court

Practice notes
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This Practice Note explains the procedure which must be followed during the initial stages of a Crown Court trial through to the evidence and speeches in accordance with the Criminal Procedure Rules 2020 (CrimPR 2020), SI 2020/759, Pt 25 and the Criminal Practice Directions 2023 (CPD). For information on the procedure which must be followed during the latter stages of a Crown Court trial, including directing the jury, taking verdicts, summing up and sentencing, see Practice Note: Procedure during a Crown Court trial鈥攕umming up and directing the jury.

Arraignment in criminal cases

In the Crown Court, the defendant must be arraigned (ie when their plea is taken) within specific time limits set by CrimPR 2020, SI 2020/759, r 3.32.

Arraignment must take place between a minimum of ten business days after sending to the Crown Court (unless the parties agree otherwise) and a maximum of 80 business days after sending to the Crown Court (unless a Crown Court judge directs otherwise).

In order to take a defendant鈥檚 plea,

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What does Arraignment mean?

The formal process of putting charges to the defendant in the Crown Court.

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