Define bail, arraignment, preliminary hearing, grand jury, indictment, true bill vs. no bill, and trial in a criminal case.

Definitions should include the

  • purpose of bail and the types of bail available
  • procedure of arraignment
  • purpose and procedures of a preliminary hearing
  • role of the grand jury in a criminal case and the decisions handed down (i.e., true bill and no bill)
  • purpose and procedures of trial.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • What is decided in a preliminary hearing for a criminal case?
  • How is a grand jury selected?
  • What is the difference between a jury trial and a bench trial?