At Which Point in the Criminal Justice Process Does the Responsibility

question 23

Multiple Choice

At which point in the criminal justice process does the responsibility for the case switch over from the police to the prosecutor?

• A)After the suspect's arrest
• B)After the suspect's initial appearance
• C)After the suspect's preliminary hearing
• D)After the beginning of pretrial motions

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