Steps in System
Investigation and Citation
Arraignment and Plea
Trial
Sentencing
100
Crime is committed.
What is the first step in the criminal justice system?
100
continue investigation, warrant issued for his/her arrest, citation given to appear in court
If suspect was not arrested at the time crime was committed, what may happen?
100
Not Guilty
What do most people plead statistically?
100
If plea negotiations are not successful.
When is a trial initiated?
100
yes
Can victims and witnesses attend the sentencing hearing?
200
Initial Appearance
Which step must persons be taken before a judge within 24 hours?
200
personal effects will be taken from you
What happens when you are booked into a detention facility or jail?
200
Within 90 days
How fast is your trial date set?
200
A jury.
Who convicts the accused?
200
Yes
Can court order a defendant to pay restitution to a victim for damages?
300
Discovery and Plea Negotiations
What step can you negotiate a plea bargain?
300
county attorney
Who determines if case will proceed?
300
No
Do you need to be present during arraignment?
300
Opening statements from State's first then Defense.
What is the first step in the trial?
300
everyone
Who has the right to appeal?
400
Sentencing.
What is the final step in the process?
400
being "mirandized" (miranda rights)
When arrested, what do police officers advise you to do?
400
The right to have your trial date set within 90 days
What is the right to a speedy trial?
400
The state goes first, then the defendant.
Who presents their witnesses and evidence first?
400
yes in some cases
if you plead guilty can you still appeal?
500
Investigation and Arrest/Citation
When are you read your Miranda rights?
500
not enough evidence, might continue investigation until they have enough to arrest.
Why would the police not arrest you right away?
500
The formal accusation of the defendant where a plea is entered
What is an arraignment?
500
The Jury deliberates and reaches a verdict.
What is the last step in the trial process?
500
conviction will be removed from your criminal history
What happens if you complete probation on a deferred judgement?
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