Crime Committed

Police Notified

Police Request Warrant
(or make arrest at scene)

Case Viewed By Prosecutor

Warrant Issued

Arrest
(if not in custody)

District Court Arraignment
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Plea of
Guilty |
Plea of Not Guilty
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Preliminary Exam
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Pretrial Motions Etc.
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Circuit Court Arraignment
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Trial (Judge or Jury)
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Plea of Not Guilty
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Plea of
Guilty |
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NOT
GUILTY |
Pretrial
Motions Etc.
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Pre-Sentence Investigation
and Report
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NOT
GUILTY |
Sentence |
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