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Defining CharacteristicCriminal procedure is the adjudication process of the criminal law. 1 1533
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1. Criminal procedure (Wikipedia)
WikipediaCriminal procedure, lead sectionQuote, Criminal procedure, lead section
Criminal procedure is the adjudication process of the criminal law. While criminal procedure differs dramatically by jurisdiction, the process generally begins with a formal criminal charge.
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