different from the process here in california. here in california, if someone is arrested for a crime, such as murder, the district attorney s office first files a complaint, alleging what the charges are, and then files the complaint. the first court appearance is an arraignment where the accused enters a plea of not guilty and therefore a preliminary hearing takes place. they look at what evidence the prosecution has, and to make a determination as to whether there s probable cause to believe, number one, that a crime was committed, and number two, that this person committed that crime. if there s sufficient evidence to hold the person to the charges, that an information, a more normal document is filed, and the process starts again with another arraignment, and ultimately a trial by jury. sorry. in colorado, the initial appearance is not the arraignment, but an advisement of bond return hearing. and at that time, the defendant is told what his rights are. and if charges ha