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    The Criminal Justice Process

    THE STEPS
    WHEN (*)
    WHERE
    Determination of Counsel
    1-5 days after arrest
    General District Court
    -OR-
    Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court
    Preliminary Hearing
    (or Trial)
    30-60 days after arrest
    General District Court
    -OR-
    Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court
    Grand Jury
    Meets Monthly
    Circuit Court
    Arraignment
    Generally on same day Grand Jury meets
    Circuit Court
    Trial
    60-120 days after Preliminary Hearing
    Circuit Court
    Sentencing
    Approximately 60 days after guilty verdict or plea
    Circuit Court

    (*) Many times a case will take longer if continuances are granted.


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