§ 470 Time for arraignment upon charge of felony.

If someone is charged with a felony and a judge decides there's enough evidence to hold them for trial, that person must be formally arraigned within 30 days. Arraignment is the court hearing where the charges are read and the person enters a plea, like guilty or not guilty.

The court can push this deadline back if there's a good reason. This gives some flexibility for things like scheduling conflicts, the need for more time to prepare, or other legitimate delays. But the 30 day window is the standard timeframe the court is supposed to follow.

This rule matters because it protects a person's right to move through the legal process without unnecessary delay. Being charged with a felony can mean sitting in jail or living under strict conditions while waiting for court dates, so getting a timely arraignment helps keep the case moving forward.