There are three possible outcomes of the criminal justice process:

1.  

   Report and investigation

   The case is dropped

2.  

   Report and investigation

   Indictment

   When case closes

3.  

   Report and investigation

   Indictment

   Court proceedings

   Judgment

   After the judgment

Here you can read about the criminal justice process from the time the crime is reported until the court decides the case. 

You can use the above diagram to choose which part of the criminal justice process you would like to read more about. Click on the boxes to learn more about the various stages of the criminal justice process.

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