Indictment

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An official criminal proceeding to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to compel the accused to stand trial for a felony

An indictment can issue from a grand jury proceeding or from a judicial determination called a preliminary hearing.

Burden Of Proof To Obtain An Indictment

The burden of proof necessary to obtain an indictment is low. To secure an indictment, all the prosecutor needs to show is that based on the evidence presented, it is more likely than not that the defendant committed the crime.

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