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Latest revision as of 22:53, 28 May 2014
A written accusation charging that an individual named therein has committed an act or omitted to do something that is punishable by law.
An indictment is found and presented by a grand jury legally convened and sworn. It originates with a prosecutor and is issued by the grand jury against an individual who is charged with a crime. Before such individual may be convicted, the charge must be proved at trial beyond a reasonable doubt.
The purpose of an indictment is to inform an accused individual of the charge against him or her so that the person will be able to prepare a defense.
See also
- Nolo Contendre
- Accusation
- Arraignment
- Information
- Preliminary Hearing
- Selective Prosecution
- Malicious Prosecution
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