The Function of the Initial Appearance Is To

Multiple Choice

The function of the initial appearance is to:

A) impose a sentence.
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) bring the accused person before the court to hear the indictment and to enter a plea.