Criminal Justice 10 6 14 Stages of Justice Criminal Justice System Definition Formal process established to apprehend adjudicate sanction and treat criminal offenders The main agencies and components responsible for enforcing criminal laws police courts and corrections Stage 1 Police Gatekeepers to the criminal justice system A person must come into contact with the police in order to enter the criminal justice system 1 Initial Contact Proactive vs reactive Proactive policing officer initiates contact with the individuals who is engaging Reactive policing contact occurs because of a call to an officer a witness or a in a felony offense bystander a victim 90 of policing is REACTIVE 2 Investigation 3 Arrest Probable cause has been established Police officer deprives person of freedom Suspect understands he she is not free to leave your liberties and freedoms have been limited because of your involvement in crime Arrest happens approximately 50 of the time 4 Custody Stage Two Courts 5 Charges charged for Complaint is filed in misdemeanor cases DA prosecutor determines if the person is charged and exactly what they will be Information or indictment is filed in felony cases Only a grand jury can indict An indictment comes from the grand jury Information comes from the prosecutor when there is no grand jury present 6 First appearance Person is informed of charges reminded of rights and bail is considered 7 Preliminary Hearing Grand Jury Determine probable cause Grand jury if indictment judge in other cases 90 of the time defendants do not pursue probable cause hearings Defendant is informed of charges responds to charges informed of constitutional Plea Bargaining 8 Arraignment rights and trial date set 9 Plea Bargaining 10 Trial Adjudication 11 Disposition
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