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The time it takes for a criminal case to go to trial can vary widely depending on the complexity of the case and the court's schedule. On average, it can take several months to a year or more for a criminal case to go to trial.
peaches
They hear charges against a person suspected of having committed a crime. If the grand jury believes there is sufficient evidence to bring the person to trial, they issue an indictment.
A criminal case will not go to trial if the defendant pleads guilty at a preliminary hearing or if the prosecution decides to discontinue the case (usually because they think the evidence is not strong enough for a reasonable chance of conviction).
prosecutor
The question is unclear - - STIPULATIONS (???)
In most cases, you have the right to a trial by jury, but this is not a requirement. In a criminal case, if the defendant opts to have a bench trial, there will be no jury. In a civil case, if neither party requests a jury, it will be a bench trial.
The prosecutor makes the first opening statement. The defense follows with its opening statement after the prosecution states its case.
civil trial is a settlement criminal trial is a plea agreement
Some states still use the Grand Jury system to indict the accused. This is a necessary step in the criminal tral process in their states. Other states (most?) now accomplish the same thing by holding a Preliminary Hearing.