Relacionar Columnas Stages of the CJ ProcessVersión en línea Basic stages of the criminal justice process por LeAnn Cabage 1 Sentencing 2 Appeals 3 Arraignment 4 Arrest 5 Initial appearance 6 Trial 7 Booking 8 Preliminary hearing 9 Grand jury or information 10 Investigation 11 Release 12 Sanction 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. To formally record the arrest 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. The opportunity to challenge the court's ruling. 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. Prison, jail, community supervision Initial step in the formal processing of a case. The purpose of this stage is to determine whether sufficient evidence exists to suggest the case should proceed to trial. Hearing held to determine the sanctions for a convicted individual. 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). What happens after individuals have completed their sanctions. Judge determines if probable cause exists to suggest the suspect committed a crime in the judge's jurisdiction.