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In a criminal case, there is usually an arraignment or some other kind of appearance before the defendant comes to court.

The pleading in the criminal case, which is entered on the record in open court, is usually either guilty or not guilty.

Generally speaking in private, civil cases there is no plea entered of guilt or innocence.

There is only a judgment that grants money damages or some other kind of equitable remedy such as restitution or a permanent injunction.

Criminal cases may lead to fines or other punishment, such as imprisonment.