Criminal Case Procedure
Criminal Case Procedure
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How Does a Criminal Case Go Through the Justice System?
Here's how the criminal process works—from investigation to arrest to a criminal charge and resolution.
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What Happens When a Person Is Charged With a Crime?
Being charged with a crime is serious. Read about how charging decisions are made, by whom, and what happens next.
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What Happens at Your Criminal Arraignment?
The arraignment, often considered the official start of a criminal case, provides the defendant with important information on the pending charges and next steps.
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Released on Your Own Recognizance: Out of Jail Without Bail
Defendants who are released pretrial on their own recognizance sign an agreement promising to return to court as required—without having to pay bail as a guarantee.
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What Is the Role of a Grand Jury?
Grand juries decide whether enough evidence exists to indict or charge someone with a crime.
