Bringing someone to trial is a legal process that can be done in a variety of ways. Indictment is the formal charge of a crime, which is typically done by a grand jury. Impeachment is the process of bringing formal charges against a public official, such as a president or judge. Lastly, suing someone is the process of taking them to court for a civil matter, such as a breach of contract. All three of these processes are ways of bringing someone to trial.