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