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ANATOMY OF A MICHIGAN PROSECUTION
Felony
Misdemeanor
Juvenile
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In order to familiarize yourself with the criminal justice system, please review the following sketches, flowcharts and definitions.
Felony:
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Preliminary Exam/ Bind Over to Circuit Court.
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Arraignment in Circuit Court.
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2.
Crime is
reported to police.
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If trial, victim/witness may testify.
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4.
Prosecutor evaluates case; warrant issued.
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Defendant is acquitted or convicted of crime.
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5.
Suspect arrested and arraigned.
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Defendant is sentenced.
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In order to familiarize yourself with the criminal justice system, please review the following sketches, flowcharts and definitions.
Misdemeanor:
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5.
Suspect arrested and arraigned.
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2.
Crime is
reported to police.
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7.
If trial, victim/witness may testify.
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8.
Defendant is acquitted or convicted of crime.
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4.
Prosecutor evaluates case; warrant issued.
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9.
Defendant is sentenced.
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In order to familiarize yourself with the criminal justice system, please review the following sketches, flowcharts and definitions.
Juvenile:
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5.
Preliminary inquiry or hearing. Court determines to/not authorize petition.
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Juvenile pre-trial conference pleads guilty or trial is held.
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2.
Crime is
reported to police.
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Trial, victim/witness may testify.
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Juvenile disposition hearing.
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4.
Prosecutor evaluates case; petition issued.
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