Federal Crime Statutes
18 U.S. Code Part II
Chapter 217 — Indictment & Information
This chapter outlines the legal requirements and procedures for indictments (issued by a grand jury) and information (filed by a prosecutor) in federal criminal cases. These are the formal charging documents that initiate criminal proceedings in federal court. In essence, Chapter 217 provides the federal legal framework governing the formal charging documents used in federal criminal prosecutions, ensuring that defendants are properly notified of the charges against them and that these documents meet the necessary legal standards.
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