In its over 300 ongoing matters, the PNF is working closely on trying to address cases at the preliminary
inquiry phase of criminal investigations before an investigating magistrate is appointed, namely, the instruction phase, which limits the leeway for plea bargaining and considerably extends the length of procedures.
Acknowledging the need for continual refinement, the cycle begins again in
the inquiry phase as the team's work evolves.
They started in
the inquiry phase, researching their topics (school discipline, inclusive education, and promotion / retention) with readings, fact - finding, original survey data, interviews, round - tables, and site visits.
So GMU still is in
the inquiry phase, and hasn't decided whether or not to conduct an investigation?
The purpose of
the inquiry phase is to determine if a full - blown proceeding is warranted.
And it appears that a promised date for resolution of
the inquiry phase of the proceeding has been missed.