After the police have conducted their investigation, the lead officer sends the lawyer for the government, ''crown counsel'', a document called a ''Report to Crown Counsel'' which, among other things, describes the witnesses' statements and the officer's recommendation as to whether charges ought to be laid or not. Crown counsel then decides whether there is enough evidence to lay charges. If the crown counsel reviewing the police file thinks there is there is enough evidence, the crown counsel will approve the charges and the matter will be set for a hearing before a judge.