Which sequence correctly describes the events from intake to housing within a facility?

• A. Arraignment occurs before booking.
• B. Housing occurs before booking.
• C. Booking → Arraignment → Housing, with all actions documented.
• D. Booking and Housing occur before Arraignment and are not documented.

Answer: (C)

The sequence being tested is how an arrestee moves through intake to housing in a facility, and why booking comes first, followed by arraignment, then housing, with every step documented. Booking is the initial processing after intake, where identity, charges, and basic screening are established—this creates the official record and sets the stage for court actions. Arraignment follows because charges must be confirmed and reviewed with the court before any decisions about release, bail, or further disposition are made. Only after those steps can housing be appropriately assigned, ensuring placement that reflects the case status, safety considerations, and the individual’s needs. Documentation is essential at each stage to maintain a complete, auditable timeline of events for legal and safety reasons. Hence, Booking → Arraignment → Housing, with all actions documented, is the correct sequence.