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1. A Crime is Reported.
2. The Police become involved.
- * An investigation takes place.
- * A report is prepared.
- * The report is forwarded to the prosecutor.
3. The prosecutor becomes involved and has three options:
- * File a criminal complaint.
- * Request further investigation.
- * Decline prosecution.
Should a criminal complaint be filed, it will be either a
misdemeanor or a felony and undergo the following steps:
- Misdemeanor
- 4. Arraignment - District Court
- 5. Pre-Trial Conference
- 6. Motions
- 7. Trial
- 8. Sentencing
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- Felony
- 4. Arraignment - District Court
- 5. Preliminary Examination
- 6. Bind over to Circuit Court
- 7. Arraignment - Circuit Court
- 8. Pre-Trial Conference
- 9. Motions
- 10. Trial
- 11. Sentencing
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