Trial by jury is the climax of a long and often complex journey through the criminal justice process. It is not the beginning of the journey, nor is it the end of the journey towards resolution of criminal charges. Before the accused is put on trial, there are many stages of the criminal justice process that must first be navigated. The most major steps before trial include arrest, arraignment, bail/bond hearing, grand jury indictment, discovery, pretrial hearings and jury selection.