After the police conduct their investigation, they will either come to your home or job and make an arrest or confer with the prosecutor to submit the investigation to grand jury.  ​

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Grand Jury Indictment

1. The police will confer with the prosecutor in a secret conference known as the grand jury. 

2. If the grand jury returns what is known as a "true bill" then you ar considered indicted. 

3. the police will then make an arrest via the process below. 

4. To read more about the grand jury indictment process: Click Here.

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The arrest process is fairly straightforward: 

1. The police believe you're in a certain place

2. Several police officers show up to that place and take you into custody. 

3. The police will then transport you to the city or county jail where you are booked in.

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Read more:

1. Miranda Rights

2. What happens once I get to jail? 

3. When is my first court appearance? 

4. How long do I have to sit in jail before I can bail out? 

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The next step after arrest or indictment: