The function of the preliminary hearing/grand jury is to:

A. decide whether there is enough evidence to proceed.
B. for the prosecutor to prepare the formal charging document  and present it to the court.
C. bring the suspect before a judge.
D. for the judge to decide whether there is reasonable cause to believe that an offense was committed.
E. record that an arrest has been made.


Answer: A

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