“Charge”
This page shows official legal definitions of “Charge” from courts and ministries of justice in multiple countries. Definitions are listed in order of reading level to help with both basic understanding and deeper context.
New Zealand
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A formal statement (usually by a Police officer) that a person is accused of having committed an offence.
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Canada
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A formal accusation of an offence as a preliminary step to prosecution.
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