Translation

起訴状 / 正式起訴 / 刑事告発

Meaning

An indictment is a formal written accusation that someone committed a serious crime. It begins or supports a criminal prosecution; it is not the same as a conviction.

Examples

• 大陪審は詐欺について起訴状を出しました。
  The grand jury returned an indictment for fraud.
• その起訴状には複数の共謀罪が含まれていました。
  The indictment included several conspiracy charges.