Arraignment Script
Arraignment Script
Arraignment Script
Clerk of Court: All rise! The Court is now in session, silence is hereby
enjoined. Honorable Judge JO-AN C. PABLO, presiding. Lets pray.
ARRAIGNMENT
Accused: English
Clerk of Court: Okay. Please raise your right hand. Do you swear to
tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth?
That on 14th May of 2017, in the City of Manila, Philippines, and within
the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, the accused, without authority
of law, did then and there willfully, unlawfully and feloniously have in
possession, custody and control Methamphetamine Hydrochloride
(Shabu) weighing 3.0 grams, knowing that same to be dangerous drug
under the provisions of the above-cited law.
Contrary to law.
Judge: Let it be on the record that the accused pleaded not guilty for
the crime of possession of Dangerous Drugs, pursuant to Section 11,
Article II of R.A. 9165. The information was read to him in English, a
language known and understood by the accused. Also, ______________
the defense counsel of the accused assisted him in this arraignment.
Prosecutor: Your honor, we would like to set the case for pre-trial on
July 27, 2017.
Judge: Ok set the pre-trial of the case on July 27, 2017. We only have
one case for today?