presentment

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Instead, they were “erroneously instructed” about a standard of proof required for a “presentment,” which would mean having a “reasonable ground for believing the defendant has committed” an alleged crime.

From Seattle Times

“Unresolved is the question of whether the special purpose grand jury’s final report constitutes a presentment,” the judge wrote, adding that he will hold a hearing on Jan. 24 on that issue.

From Seattle Times

The lay panel is to hear testimony, issue a comprehensive report on what happened, and issue a presentment if members believe criminal charges are warranted, he said.

From Seattle Times

“You have a massive presentment problem” with charges in the case, Smith told the judge.

From Seattle Times

The court’s three magistrates and five detailees have handed seven times the workload of new criminal presentments compared with the same period last year, court officials said.

From Washington Post