Arraignment shall be conducted in open court by stating to the accused person the substance of the charge and calling upon the accused to plead thereto. Arraignment for purposes of accepting a plea of guilty or not guilty may be accomplished by telephone, mail or appearance by counsel in person or by telephone. (Ord. 20206 § 9, 9-10-19; Ord. 17666 § 40, 3-27-01. Code 1995 § 50-75. Formerly 2.110.380.)