The purpose of an arraignment is to: a. set the trial date. b. issue an indictment against the defendant. c. ensure that the Miranda warnings are given. d. provide the defendant with the opportunity to appear before the grand jury.

b. issue an indictment against the defendant.

Explanation:

Arraignment is the first step in a criminal case, where the defendant makes a first appearing in court after an arrest. At arraignment, the court formally indict or inform the defendant of his or her charges, while the defendant enter a plea of guilty or not guilty after hearing the charges filed against him or her. The pressed charges could be done in form of writing or orally, but it is majorly done in form of writing.

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