Relier Pairs Stages of the CJ ProcessVersion en ligne Basic stages of the criminal justice process par LeAnn Cabage 1 Initial appearance 2 Trial 3 Arrest 4 Appeals 5 Sentencing 6 Investigation 7 Arraignment 8 Release 9 Booking 10 Grand jury or information 11 Preliminary hearing 12 Sanction The opportunity to challenge the court's ruling. Prison, jail, community supervision To formally record the arrest What happens after individuals have completed their sanctions. 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. Judge determines if probable cause exists to suggest the suspect committed a crime in the judge's jurisdiction. 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). 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. 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. 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. Hearing held to determine the sanctions for a convicted individual.