In the investigation stage evidence is collected from the scene of the crime. In the warrant stage the judge issues a warrant for the police officer to make an arrest it also covers the police officer from any damages. In the arrest stage an arrest is made to either an adult or a juvenile and they are taken into custody. In the booking stage there are photos taken, fingerprints are taken, and other personal information about the person who was arrested. In the first appearance stage they are notified of the charges, told their rights, given the opportunity to retain a lawyer or have one appointed to them. In the preliminary hearing stage this occurs before a judge, allows the defense to assess the strength of prosecution's case. In the information/indictment stage a formal written accusation is submitted to the court from the prosecutor. In the arraignment stage a hearing before the court having jurisdiction in a criminal case in which the identity of the defendant is established, said defendant is informed of the charges against him or her, the defendant is informed of his/her rights and requested to enter a plea bargain. In the adjudication stage examination of the issues of fact and law for the purpose of reaching a judgement of conviction
In the investigation stage evidence is collected from the scene of the crime. In the warrant stage the judge issues a warrant for the police officer to make an arrest it also covers the police officer from any damages. In the arrest stage an arrest is made to either an adult or a juvenile and they are taken into custody. In the booking stage there are photos taken, fingerprints are taken, and other personal information about the person who was arrested. In the first appearance stage they are notified of the charges, told their rights, given the opportunity to retain a lawyer or have one appointed to them. In the preliminary hearing stage this occurs before a judge, allows the defense to assess the strength of prosecution's case. In the information/indictment stage a formal written accusation is submitted to the court from the prosecutor. In the arraignment stage a hearing before the court having jurisdiction in a criminal case in which the identity of the defendant is established, said defendant is informed of the charges against him or her, the defendant is informed of his/her rights and requested to enter a plea bargain. In the adjudication stage examination of the issues of fact and law for the purpose of reaching a judgement of conviction