You have been working as a bail bond agent for more than thirty years. In that time, you have seen literally thousands of defendants who were charged with serious crimes pass through your offices after receiving bail from a judge. Your state legislature has recently announced a new and concerted effort to increase the use of release on recognizance (ROR). Your client (the accused) posted bail with your assistance and is now back in court to be informed of the charges and to enter a plea. At what stage leading up to the trial is the defendant?
A. The booking
B. The initial appearance
C. The arraignment
D. The plea bargain
Answer: C
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