At the Appeals Stage, the ___________ Must Decide _______________

At the appeals stage, the ___________ must decide _______________

A) jury, a defendant's guilt or innocence.
B) Supreme Court, a defendant's competence at the time the crime was committed.
C) appellate court, whether to hear the appeal or whether to reject the appeal without a hearing.
D) judge, whether there is probable cause to convict or reasonable doubt to release.