There is enough evidence that someone has committed a crime serious enough to warrant being taken into custody (police detention).

Question

Arraignment
Grand Jury Indictment
Preliminary Hearing
Plea Bargaining
Booking
Arrest
Initial Appearance

Answer 1

The next steps in the criminal justice process after an arrest are typically as follows:

1. Booking: The individual is taken to a booking facility where personal information is collected, fingerprints and photographs are taken, and the individual's belongings are collected and stored.

2. Initial Appearance: The individual appears before a judge, where they are formally informed of the charges against them, advised of their rights, and a bail amount may be set.

3. Arraignment: The individual enters a plea of guilty, not guilty, or no contest to the charges brought against them.

4. Preliminary Hearing: A hearing is held to determine if there is enough evidence for the case to proceed to trial.

5. Grand Jury Indictment: In some cases, a grand jury will review the evidence and determine if there is sufficient evidence to formally charge the individual with a crime.

6. Plea Bargaining: The prosecution and defense may negotiate a plea deal, where the individual agrees to plead guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for a reduced sentence.

These steps may vary depending on the jurisdiction and the specifics of the case.