Once a suspect is identified, the police have to go to a justice of the peace. Which term describes this process?

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"Lay an information" is the correct term for the process where, once a suspect is identified, the police go to a justice of the peace to officially report a crime and accuse someone of committing it. This is a procedural step required to formally charge the suspect and potentially lead to their arrest and trial.

Once a Suspect Is Identified, the Police Have to Go