n. a charge of a felony (serious crime) voted by a Grand Jury bas...

The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies. See also information [..]

n. ~ 1. A formal, written accusation of a crime. - 2. The process of making such an accusation. Notes:  In the United States, indictments are made by a grand jury.

formerly also endictment, c. 1300, endytement "action of accusing," from Anglo-French and Old French enditement, from enditer "accuse, indict" (see indict). Meaning "formal le [..]

A grand jury's conclusion that a serious crime has occurred, and that it is reasonably probable that the defendant committed it. Prosecuting attorneys may generally choose how to charge a crime: [..]

a formal document written for a prosecuting attorney charging a person with some offense an accusation of wrongdoing; "the book is an indictment of modern philosophy" (indict [..]

A formal document in which a person is accused of a crime or a wrongdoing.

1 : the action or the legal process of indicting 2 a : a formal written statement framed by a prosecuting authority and found by a grand jury that charges a person or persons with an offense compare . [..]

A document issued by a grand jury that certifies there is sufficient evidence against a person accused of a crime to warrant holding that person for trial.

An indictment is a formal accusation of a felony, issued by a grand jury  based upon a proposed charge, witnesses' testimony and other evidence presented by the public prosecutor (District Attorn [..]

(n) a formal document written for a prosecuting attorney charging a person with some offense(n) an accusation of wrongdoing

Formal written accusation by a grand jury charging a person with a crime. Compare presentment.

The written accusation by a grand jury that charges a person named in the indictment with the violation of a law. Indictments are used for felony charges, not misdemeanors.

A formal accusation by a grand jury that charges a person with a crime. Indictments are used to bring more serious charges and are used in circuit court only.

A charging document returned by a grand jury and filed in a circuit court.

A written accusation by a grand jury charging a person with a crime. Insurance

The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.

An indictment is the process of dealing with more serious (indictable) offences, allowing the accused to elect the mode of trial. In Supreme Court the document containing the formal list of charges is also called the "Indictment."

a charge or accusation of a crime. Indigenous

A written accusation by a grand jury charging a person with a crime(s).

The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies. See also

A court document that sets out the charges the accused faces.

An accusation of a criminal offense made by a grand jury

The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.

  A formal written accusation originating with a prosecutor and issued by a grand jury against a party charged with a crime. An indictment is referred to as a “true bill”, whereas failure to indict is [..]

A document that contains the felony (and perhaps also misdemeanor) charges that were voted by the grand jury.

formal accusation charging someone of a crime, taking the form of a written document containing brief, formulaic details of the accusation

A written statement charging a party with the commission of a crime or other offense, drawn up by a prosecuting attorney, and voted and filed by a Grand Jury.

the formal document setting out a criminal allegation

Written accusation of a grand jury charging a crime.

A written accusation charging that a person has committed a crime.

a document which contains the charge that is read out to the accused in court

A formal charge by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial. It is used mostly for felonies.

Formal charging document presented by the prosecution to a grand jury. The grand jury may then issue the indictment if it believes that the accusation, if proved, would lead to a conviction.

When a Grand Jury hears the evidence in a case and determines that there is enough evidence to sustain a charge, a written statement charging a party with the commission of a crime or other offense.

A formal written accusation charging a person with an offence to be tried by jury.

Type of filing used in superior court to indicate if the case reaches superior court as the result of an indictment by a grand jury.

The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.

An accusation by a grand jury charging a person with a crime.

A criminal charge issued by a grand jury.

a formal accusation of a criminal offence having been committed by an accused(s) contained in a document filed with the court by the crown prosecutor.

A charging document returned by a grand jury and filed in a circuit court.

An indictment is the official process by which a person is charged with a crime. Technically speaking, an indictment is a written statement that formally charges a person with a crime, as drawn up by a prosecutor and found and presented by a grand jury. An indictment is typically made for the commission of felony crimes. The indictment process typi [..]

the formal charge issued by a grand jury after proceeding has been held to determine whether or not the grand jury believes there is enough evidence to justify a trial.

A document containing the felony, and sometimes misdemeanor, charges which were voted by the grand jury.

 a formal written statement from a grand jury charging a person with a crime

A formal written accusation originating with a prosecutor and issued by a grand jury against a party charged with a crime. An indictment is referred to as a “true bill”, whereas failure to indict is c [..]

A formal, written accusation by a grand jury charging that a person or business committed a specific crime.

An indictment is a document that contains the felony charges that were voted on by the Grand Jury. An indictment results when the District Attorney's office presents the case to a Grand Jury and [..]

The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies. in forma pauperis:

The formal charge for more serious cases. Used in the District and Supreme Courts.

A formal written accusation originating with a prosecutor and issued by a grand jury against a party charged with a crime. An indictment is referred to as a ôtrue billö, whereas failure to indict is called a ôno billö.

n. a charge of a felony (serious crime) voted by a Grand Jury based upon a proposed charge, witnesses' testimony and other evidence presented by the public prosecutor.. To bring an indictment the [..]

The indictment is the document containing the charges against the defendant for trial in the Crown Court.

A document that contains the felony (and perhaps also misdemeanor) charges that were voted by the grand jury.

The indictment is the document that is returned by the grand jury that states that probable cause exists to charge an individual with a crime. This is also known as a “true bill” and is a formal initiation of prosecution in the circuit court. It states the charges the defendant will face at trial.

A formal charging document issued by a grand jury to the court, that the named person committed a specific offense.

A written accusation against someone, based upon sworn testimony, handed down by a grand jury.

A written accusation that one or more persons have committed a crime, presented upon oath, by a grand jury. Applies to felony cases only.

The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies. See also information

A written accusation that sets out the charges against an accused person for a serious indictable offence. (ch. 6, p. 165)

A document formally setting out the charges against the defendant.

A written statement charging the commission of a public offense, presented to the court by a grand jury, endorsed a Atrue bill@ and signed by the foreman.

a charge or accusation of a crime. Indigenous