Process IN HURON COUNTY
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(1)
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Arrest Based on the police department’s initial
investigation, suspects 17 or older are arrested and taken to the Huron County Jail.
(2)
Booking & Questioning Suspects are booked into jail, fingerprinted
and photographed. Police officers may continue their investigation.
(3)
Complaint & Warrant The complaint is a written accusation that a
person committed a specified criminal offense. It sets forth the specific charge(s) against the defendant. The arrest warrant is the Court’s order to arrest the defendant and bring him before the Court to answer the outstanding charges. The Huron County Prosecutor’s Office determines what charges to bring and prepares the complaint and warrant. It may charge the defendant with a felony, a misdemeanor or a combination of both. The warrant is signed by the Huron County District Court Judge or
Magistrate.
(4)
District Court Arraignment The defendant is advised of the charges
against him, the potential penalties and his rights. If the defendant cannot
afford an attorney, one may be appointed by the Judge to represent him. A defendant charged with a
misdemeanor may plead either guilty, not guilty, no contest or stand mute. A
defendant cannot plead guilty to a felony in District Court. Felony guilty pleas may only be taken
in Circuit Court.
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