grand jury

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A grand jury is a group of citizens empowered by law to investigate potential criminal conduct and determine whether criminal charges should be brought. In the United States, a grand jury consists of 16 to 23 people and can subpoena physical evidence or a person to testify. 1 The grand jury originated under the law of England and is still used in the United States and Liberia. 2

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Summary A grand jury is a jury—a group of citizens—empowered by law to conduct legal proceedings, investigate potential criminal conduct, and determine whether criminal charges should be brought. A grand jury may subpoena physical evidence or a person to testify. A grand jury is separate from the courts, which do not preside over its functioning.
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Trial Jury A trial jury, also known as a petit jury, decides whether the defendant ... trial courts: trial juries, also known as petit juries, and grand ...
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Summary A group of people selected to sit on a jury that decide whether to return an indictment . An indictment formally charges a person with committing a crime and begins the criminal prosecution process. In the United States, a grand jury consists of 16 to 23 people
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A grand jury is a legal body comprised of laypeople that determines whether there is enough evidence to bring criminal charges to trial. During grand jury proceedings, a prosecutor presents…
What Is a Grand Jury and How Does It Work? - ThoughtCo
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grand jury, in Anglo-American law, a group that examines accusations against persons charged with crime and, if the evidence warrants, makes formal charges on which the accused persons are later…
Grand jury | Description, Purpose, History, & Facts | Britannica
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Even though a grand jury may not choose to indict, a prosecutor may still bring the defendant to trial if she thinks she has a strong enough case. However, the…
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The Grand Jury (a) Summoning a Grand Jury . (1) In General. When the public interest so requires, the court must order that one or more grand juries be summoned. A…
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