During this stage of the adversarial process, the suspect is brought before a judicial official and informed of charges.
A) arraignment
B) indictment
C) initial appearance
D) grand jury

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During the initial appearance, a suspect is brought before a judicial official and informed of the charges against them, their rights, and the bail conditions if applicable. This is an early step in the criminal justice process, distinct from arraignment (where pleas are entered), indictment (the formal charge issuance by a grand jury), and the grand jury process itself (which determines whether enough evidence exists for an indictment).

During This Stage of the Adversarial Process, the Suspect Is