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Alex has been charged with manslaughter and the charge is being reviewed by grand jurors. The grand jurors have determined that probable cause exists to hold Alex over for trial. Alex has been notified that he is held over for trial through an indictment. Which of the following steps will most likely occur immediately after the indictment?

A) Citation
B) Conviction
C) Arraignment
D) Sentencing

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Answer: Arraignment

Step-by-step explanation:

Arraignment is bringing an individual charged for criminal offense for a formal where his defendant is present. The purpose is to read the accused crime before him or her, so they know what they committed, it is usually the first reading after an offense has been committed, which is read before the judge too.

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