What is an accusation made by a prosecutor against a criminal defendant that does not involve a grand jury?

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An information is a formal written accusation made by a prosecutor against a criminal defendant that does not involve a grand jury. It contains the charges against the defendant and is filed after a preliminary hearing has determined that there is probable cause that a crime was committed and that the defendant committed it.

What Is an Accusation Made by a Prosecutor Against a Criminal