“Information”
This page shows official legal definitions of “Information” 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.
United States
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A formal accusation by a government attorney that the defendant committed a misdemeanor. See also indictment.
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United Kingdom
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Statement by which a magistrate is informed of the offence for which a summons or warrant is required – the procedure by which this statement is brought to the magistrates' attention is known as laying an information.
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