Police officer Smith has spent many days investigating and questioning people about a crime that was committed in her district.She finally identifies the suspect and has the justice of the peace lay an information first against the person.What is the next step in the process?

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The next step after laying an information is to either authorize an arrest or issue a summons for the suspect. This will initiate the criminal proceedings and allow the suspect to be brought before the court. A search warrant may be obtained later in the process, but it is not the immediate next step after laying an information. The justice of the peace does not personally locate the suspect, but rather a member of law enforcement will do so after authorization for arrest or issuance of a summons. The case does not proceed to the next court level until after the initial criminal proceedings have been completed.

Police Officer Smith Has Spent Many Days Investigating and Questioning