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A complaint filed by the prosecutor when a grand jury is not used?
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∙ 14y ago
In states which do not use the Grand Jury system there is no "indictment," the defendant is simply "formally charged" with the offense by the prosecutor. .
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What are the differences between complaint indictment and information?
an indictment is handed down by a grand jury when someone is charged with a crime if the prosecutor decides to charge someone with a crime without going through the grand jury process they file whats known as a complaint or an information directly with the court.
What does it take for grand jury to convict some one for the death penalty?
The grand jury does not convict anyone of anything. The grand jury hears the evidence presented by the prosecutor. If the grand jury thinks the prosecutor has adequate evidence, then the grand jury indicts that person. A trial will then be held before a petite jury, or small jury. It is that jury that determines if someone will get the death penalty.
What does a witness do at a grand jury hearing?
They answer questions put to them by the prosecutor in charge of the grand jury and occasionally, answer questions from members of the grand jury itself.
Are defendants and their attorney present at Grand Jury hearings?
No, only the prosecutor.
Can the victims widow get the evidence presented to Grand Jury?
Not in person. She should speak with the prosecutor handling the prosecution of the case. ONLY the prosecutor gets to decide what they will present to a Grand Jury in order to gain an indictment.
What is a formal complaint before a grand jury called?
Indictment
What to expect as a grand jury witness?
A grand jury witness can expect to answer questions from the prosecutor and defense attorney. They may also have to answer questions from the judge.
What is the alternative form of criminal complaint?
An original Grand Jury indictment.
This charging document serves as an alternative to indictment by a grand jury prepared by the prosecution in lieu of going to the grand jury?
Information and complaint
What are all the procedural and substantive ways that a prosecutor and a defense attorney can resolve a case before it goes to a grand jury.?
what are all the procedlural and substantive ways that a prosecutor and a defense attorney can resolve a case before it goes to a grand jury.
What is the definition of criminal information?
A criminal information is a criminal charge that is brought by prosecutor rather than by a grand jury. A charge from a grand jury is called an indictment.
The high cost of a grand jury is related to a.the amount of time spent on them by judges and other court officers b.the amount of work the prosecutor must do in preparation for the grand jury?
a. the amount of time spent on them by judges and other court officers. b. the amount of work the prosecutor must do in preparation for the grand jury.
