Purpose of charge in criminal procedure

1. Information to an accused that he/she is to be tried for committing an offence.

2. "To charge in court", to produce the accused in court to let the court know that the investigative agency wants the person tried for an alleged offence.

3.Help prosecution - States elements to prove, determine whether sufficient evidence.

4. Helps court

i). Affects pre-trial decisions

ii). Control direction of trial.