Procedures of a criminal case

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