From grand jury to trial: How Manhattan criminal cases progress

Flow chart showing stages leading up to trial and beyond, including role of grand jury (to decide whether there is probable cause and, if so, indict), what indictment means (being formally charged with a crime), and arraignment (when defendant appears in court to hear and answer charges).

Manhattan District Attorney

Alvin Bragg’s office presents case

Grand jury

Grand juries decide whether there is probable cause. If so, a suspect is indicted.

Not indicted

Indictment

Suspect is formally charged with a crime.

Arrest

Judge issues a warrant and suspect is taken into custody where typically a mug shot and finger prints are taken.

Arraignment

Defendant appears in court to hear charges and enter a plea.

Pre-trial hearings

Defendant is either jailed or released on their own recognizance while hearings take place.

Case dismissed

Trial

Not guilty

Guilty

Sentencing

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Manhattan District Attorney

Alvin Bragg’s office presents case

Grand jury

Grand juries decide whether there is probable cause. If so, a suspect is indicted.

Not indicted

Indictment

Suspect is formally charged with a crime.

Arrest

Judge issues a warrant and suspect is taken into custody where typically a mug shot and finger prints are taken.

Arraignment

Defendant appears in court to hear charges and enter a plea.

Pre-trial hearings

Defendant is either jailed or released on their own recognizance while hearings take place.

Case dismissed

Trial

Not guilty

Guilty

Sentencing

Manhattan District Attorney

Alvin Bragg’s office presents case

Grand jury

Grand juries decide whether there is probable cause. If so, a suspect is indicted.

Not indicted

Indictment

Suspect is formally charged with a crime.

Arrest

Judge issues a warrant and suspect is taken into custody where typically a mug shot and finger prints are taken.

Arraignment

Defendant appears in court to hear charges and enter a plea.

Pre-trial hearings

Defendant is either jailed or released on their own recognizance while hearings take place.

Case dismissed

Trial

Not guilty

Guilty

Sentencing