Felony

1. Crime is committed.

Person reporting crime to a policeman with a typewriter

7. Arraignment in Circuit Court.

Arraignment in Circuit Court

2. Crime is reported to police.

Crime is reported to police

8. Pretrial is held.

Pretrial is held

3. Police investigate.

Policeman with a man

9. If trial, victim/witness may testify.

Person testifying in court with judge and others present

4. Prosecutor evaluates case; warrant issued.

Prosecutor evaluates case, warrant issued

10. Defendant is acquitted or convicted of crime.

Two men standing in front of seated man

5. Suspect arrested and arraigned.

Suspect arrested and arraigned

11. Defendant is sentenced.

Defendant in jail with arms through grid

6. Preliminary Exam/ Bind Over to Circuit Court.

Person testifying in court with judge and others present