§ 514 Pleas to be oral - Entry.

When someone is charged with a crime, they have to answer the charge by speaking out loud in court. This is called a plea, and it can't be done in writing or through some other silent method. The person must actually say their plea, such as "guilty" or "not guilty," directly to the judge.

The court then writes down this plea in its official records. This creates a clear record showing exactly what the person said and when they said it. Having this spoken plea on record helps avoid confusion later about how someone answered the charges against them.