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Criminal Procedure Flowchart

The document outlines the initial steps in the criminal procedure process following the commission of a crime. It shows that a preliminary investigation is conducted by the prosecutor, which can result in a finding of probable cause, dismissal, or referral to a higher-level prosecutor. If probable cause is found, an information can be filed to formally charge the individual and progress the case further through the criminal justice system.

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Criminal Procedure Flowchart

The document outlines the initial steps in the criminal procedure process following the commission of a crime. It shows that a preliminary investigation is conducted by the prosecutor, which can result in a finding of probable cause, dismissal, or referral to a higher-level prosecutor. If probable cause is found, an information can be filed to formally charge the individual and progress the case further through the criminal justice system.

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  • Criminal Procedure Flowchart (Part I): This flowchart provides an overview of the initial steps and decision points in the criminal procedure process, including complaint filing and investigations.

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

FLOWCHART Commission of Crime


(PART I)

Filing of complaint Warrantless arrest

Preliminary Investigation Inquest proceeding by


by Prosecutor Prosecutor

Finding of Probably Dismissal by Finding of Probably


Cause by Prosecutor Investigating Cause by Prosecutor
Prosecutor

Sent to City/Provincial/ State


Prosecutor or Ombudsman

Approved by City/ Disapproved by City/


Provincial/ State Prosecutor Provincial/ State
or Ombudsman Prosecutor or Ombudsman

Aggrieved party in the resolution of


the prosecutor may file a petition
for review in the DOJ

DOJ approves finding of DOJ does not find


probable cause probable cause

Filing of information

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