During what step would a judge be most likely to grant the accused release on his or her own recognizance?

The answer is initial appearance.  The accused is released based on the fact that pre-trial detention because it prevents him from supporting his family and is a violation of his right to defend himself.  This is done after the decision of the judge.

the answer is c, all the other options are things they are known for.

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australian plates collided into eurasian plates, and the himalayas formed. the andes mountain range the himalayas and the islands of japan form differently. the andes mountain range formed at the convergent boundary of an oceanic plate and continental plate.