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The Criminal Justice Process
In an effort to keep Orange County’s citizens informed about the nature of the system that serves them, we offer the following brief description of the workings of the criminal justice system in New York, in general, and in Orange County, specifically.
A word of caution: The laws regulating the criminal justice system are complex, filling many volumes of statutes and case decisions. As a result, this short treatment of the subject will necessarily be incomplete. It should not be used as a substitute for thorough research on any of the subjects that it discusses.
- What types of offenses are there in New York?
- What happens when someone is arrested?
- What is the function of the District Attorney?
- What is an arraignment?
- What is bail and how is it set?
- What happens to a misdemeanor or violation case after arraignment?
- What happens to a felony case after arraignment?
- Are grand jury proceedings open to the public?
- What happens after a grand jury votes an indictment?
- What is a trial?
- What are the stages of a trial?
- What types of sentences may be imposed if a person pleads guilty or is found guilty after a trial?
- Can a convicted defendant or the District Attorney take a case to a higher court?
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David M. Hoovler
District Attorney
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District Attorney
Physical Address
255-275 Main Street
Goshen, NY 10924
Phone: 845-291-2050
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