During the first appearance before a judge, referred to as the arraignment, what will likely happen?
A) The judge will repeat the due process rights of the accused and set bail.
B) The judge will set bail and release the individual.
C) The judge will determine the length of time the accused must stay in jail.
D) The judge will gather a grand jury to determine the status of a trial.
E) The judge will gather a grand jury to determine the guilt of the accused.

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During the arraignment, the judge will inform the accused of their due process rights (such as the right to an attorney and the right to a trial by jury) and set bail. It is uncommon for the judge to determine the length of time the accused must stay in jail at this stage, as that is typically decided later in the legal process. Finally, a grand jury is not usually involved in an arraignment, as it is only used in certain types of cases.

During the First Appearance Before a Judge, Referred to as the Arraignment