How It Works

The criminal justice process is complex and can often be confusing to persons not familiar with criminal law. This arrest-to-appeal guide and legal glossary are designed to explain and clarify the criminal justice process in Prince George’s County, Maryland.

Steps/Processes

• The Police and the Arrest
• What Happens to a Case in Prince George’s County Criminal Court?
• Victims’ Rights​
• The Grand Jury​
• Circuit Court
• The Trial
• Sentencing
• Post-Trial Rights of the Defendant
• Diversion Programs

Glossary​​

See a collection of useful and common terms/definitions used in the Criminal Justice System.