PROCEDURES OF A CRIMINAL CASE
Crime Reported
followed by
Police Investigation
followed by
Defendant not arrested - or - Defendant arrested - or - Defendant under 18
followed by
Preliminary Arraignment - or - Juvenile Court Preliminary Hearing
followed by
Arraignment in Court of Common Pleas - or - Charges Dismissed
followed by
Trial by Judge/Jury - or - Guilty Plea
followed by
Pre-sentence Investigation
followed by
Sentencing
followed by
Incarceration - or - Probation
followed by
Work Release - or - Furlough or Parole