Anklageschrift

bill of indictment; formal charge sheet

noun AN-klah-ge-shrift Rare

Usage Note

Anklageschrift is the written document prepared by the Staatsanwaltschaft formally charging an accused with specific criminal offences after the investigation is complete. The Gericht must admit the indictment (Zulassung der Anklage) before a trial can commence.

Examples

"Die Anklageschrift umfasste 47 Seiten und listete zahlreiche Beweise auf."

Natural Translation

The bill of indictment comprised 47 pages and listed numerous pieces of evidence.

Literal Translation

The indictment-document comprised 47 pages and listed numerous evidence-pieces.

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