"Indicted" means that a jury was told about the basics of a case, and voted that there's enough evidence that a person should go to trial.
Usually a few days after the indictment, the person who was indicted is now taken to the court. They will be read their rights, as well as what charges are being brought against them, and they might also have their fingerprints taken or get a mugshot photo.
The person who is indicted might be kept in jail until the trial, or they might be able to pay bail and leave. Whether they're eligible for bail is determined by what kind of crime it is, whether they're a flight risk, etc.
Once you're indicted, within 70 days the trial must start. The trial is where the a new jury will now hear evidence and arguments from lawyers, and eventually decide if this person is guilty of the crime.
EDIT- Fixed the mistake pointed out by Russellbeattie about the jury not being the same between the first and fourth step. Please read their and Badsanna's comments for more information.
PoniesRBitchin t1_jed4a3g wrote
Reply to eli5 What does “indicted” mean? by jcw10489
Not a lawyer, but from what I understand:
"Indicted" means that a jury was told about the basics of a case, and voted that there's enough evidence that a person should go to trial.
Usually a few days after the indictment, the person who was indicted is now taken to the court. They will be read their rights, as well as what charges are being brought against them, and they might also have their fingerprints taken or get a mugshot photo.
The person who is indicted might be kept in jail until the trial, or they might be able to pay bail and leave. Whether they're eligible for bail is determined by what kind of crime it is, whether they're a flight risk, etc.
Once you're indicted, within 70 days the trial must start. The trial is where the a new jury will now hear evidence and arguments from lawyers, and eventually decide if this person is guilty of the crime.
EDIT- Fixed the mistake pointed out by Russellbeattie about the jury not being the same between the first and fourth step. Please read their and Badsanna's comments for more information.