________________ The suspect (a person thought to be guilty of a crime) appears before a magistrate court judge to have the charges brought against them explained and to determine if they are to be released on bail (the temporary release of a prisoner in exchange for security given for the prisoner's appearance at a later hearing).

a. booking
b. Arraignment
c. Initial appearance
d. plea bargaining
e. Preliminary hearing
f. arrest
g. grand jury indictment

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c. Initial appearance