Unit 4B: Georgia’s Government and Law Portfolio

Question

Answer each question on the worksheet below.
Plea Bargaining

Preliminary Hearing

Booking

Arrest

Initial Appearance

Grand Jury Indictment

Arraignment
Booking

Preliminary Hearing

Plea Bargaining

Arraignment

Arrest

Initial Appearance

Grand Jury Indictment
Preliminary Hearing

Arrest

Grand Jury Indictment

Booking

Initial Appearance

Arraignment

Plea Bargaining

Answer 1

1. What is the purpose of booking in the criminal justice process?

Booking is the process of officially recording an individual's arrest, including taking their fingerprints, photograph, and personal information.

2. What occurs during the preliminary hearing?

During the preliminary hearing, the prosecution presents evidence to a judge to determine if there is enough evidence to proceed to trial.

3. What is plea bargaining and when does it typically occur?

Plea bargaining is when the defendant agrees to plead guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for a more lenient sentence. It typically occurs before the trial begins.

4. What is the purpose of an arraignment?

An arraignment is where the defendant is formally charged with a crime and enters a plea (guilty, not guilty, or no contest).

5. What happens during an arrest?

During an arrest, law enforcement detains a person suspected of committing a crime.

6. What occurs during the initial appearance?

During the initial appearance, the defendant is informed of the charges against them, their rights, and bail is set.

7. What is a grand jury indictment and how does it differ from a preliminary hearing?

A grand jury indictment is when a grand jury determines there is enough evidence for a trial to proceed. It differs from a preliminary hearing because it is held in secret and the defense is not present.