criminal justice chart felony pdf.pdf

Chart of the Illinois Criminal Court Process Felony Crimes Crime is reported and investigated Arrest: Suspect placed in custody. Arrest Bond/bail hearing: Defendant is advised of charges and right to attorney; bail or bond set; public defender may be appointed. No arrest Charges may be dropped...

Chart of the Illinois Criminal Court Process Felony Crimes Crime is reported and investigated Arrest: Suspect placed in custody. Arrest Bond/bail hearing: Defendant is advised of charges and right to attorney; bail or bond set; public defender may be appointed. No arrest Charges may be dropped or dismissed Bond/bail hearing Bail, signature bond, detention, or release on own recognizance No probable cause found, case dismissed Preliminary hearing or No probable cause found, case dismissed Grand Jury hearing Preliminary hearing: If case is not presented to grand jury, judge hears testimony to determine whether there is enough evidence to bring defendant to trial. Grand jury hearing: Prosecution may opt to have panel of citizens listen to evidence and determine whether there is probable cause to bring suspect to trial. This generally happens within 30 days after suspect is arrested or charged. Defendant is present at this hearing. Hearing is closed to public and defendant is not present. Arraignment: Defendant formally enters plea and case is assigned to trial judge. Charges dismissed Guilty plea Felony arraignment Pretrial motions and hearings, plea bargaining Trial Pretrial motions: Lawyers may argue legality of evidence, fairness of proceedings thus far, etc. Not guilty Guilty Sentencing: Judge determines penalty. Sentencing Prepared by: Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault September 2007