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.

c

explanation:

in 550 b.c.e. cyrus the great, the leader of the persians, conquered the medes and united the iranian people under one ruler for the first time. cyrus became the first king of the persian empire and went on to establish one of the largest empires in world.