The stage when the accused is formally charged with the crime(s)he/she will be tried for is known as a(n)

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The arraignment is the stage in the criminal justice process where the accused is formally charged with the crime(s) they will be tried for. During the arraignment, the accused is informed of the charges against them and required to enter a plea (guilty, not guilty, or no contest). The preliminary hearing is a separate stage where a judge decides if there is enough evidence for the case to proceed to trial. The bail hearing determines whether the accused will be released on bail pending trial. The trial is where a jury or judge hears the evidence in the case and determines guilt or innocence.

The Stage When the Accused Is Formally Charged with the Crime(s)he/she