Matching Pairs Stages of the CJ ProcessOnline version Basic stages of the criminal justice process by LeAnn Cabage 1 Investigation 2 Sentencing 3 Sanction 4 Booking 5 Preliminary hearing 6 Release 7 Arraignment 8 Grand jury or information 9 Trial 10 Arrest 11 Appeals 12 Initial appearance The opportunity to challenge the court's ruling. Focuses on whether a crime was committed, who is suspected of committing the crime, whether an arrest is warranted, and when an arrest should occur. What happens after individuals have completed their sanctions. The suspect if formally notified of the charges, advised of his or her legal rights, and asked whether he or she wants to plead guilty, not guilty, or no contest. Hearing held to determine the sanctions for a convicted individual. Judge determines if probable cause exists to suggest the suspect committed a crime in the judge's jurisdiction. Initial step in the formal processing of a case. Prison, jail, community supervision The purpose of this stage is to determine whether sufficient evidence exists to suggest the case should proceed to trial. To formally record the arrest The suspect appears before a magistrate or similar official and is formally notified of the charges, advised of their rights, and notified of bail decisions (in some jurisdictions). During this stage the prosecution is expected to prove beyond a reasonable doubt the defendant committed the offense or offenses with which he or she is charged.
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