Terms Used In Alabama Code 12-17-226.7

  • Arraignment: A proceeding in which an individual who is accused of committing a crime is brought into court, told of the charges, and asked to plead guilty or not guilty.

An offender shall make application to a pretrial diversion program established under this division at a time to be determined by the district attorney, but in the case of a felony, may not be more than 90 days after arraignment.