The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
Federal Law
includes an indictment or information in any court under which a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year may be prosecuted 18 USC 921
State Law
Arizona
means an accusatory statement that is in writing, that is presented by the grand jury to the superior court and that charges the commission of a public offense that may be tried within the county Arizona Laws 21-401
Florida
means an indictment or an information in any court under which a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding 1 year may be prosecuted Florida Statutes 790.001
Michigan
means 1 or more of the following:
    (i) An indictment Michigan Laws 761.1
North Dakota
is a n accusation in writing presented by a grand jury to a competent court charging a person with a crime or public offense North Dakota Code 29-01-13