indict

V. to accuse officially of a crime

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(UK) He was indicted on drug charges at Snaresbrook Crown Court.

(US) Five people were indicted for making and selling counterfeit currency.

indictable Adj.

In England, the Crown Court deals with all indictable cases, which are serious offences triable before a judge and jury, and these include murder, rape, serious assault, kidnapping, conspiracy, fraud, armed robbery, and Official Secrets Act offences.

indictment N.

N. The formal charge issued by a grand jury saying there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial. Used primarily for felonies.

The charges on the indictment include murder and attempted murder.