A charge or written accusation, issued by a grand jury, that probable cause exists to believe that a named person has committed a crime is called which of the following?

A) An information
B) A citation
C) An indictment
D) A complaint

Indictment

A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime, issued by a grand jury.

Grand Jury

A group of citizens called to decide whether probable cause exists to believe that a suspect committed the crime with which he or she has been charged and thus should stand trial.

Probable Cause

A reasonable basis for believing that a crime may have been committed, which is necessary for issuing warrants and making arrests.