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A body of 16-23 citizens who listen to evidence of criminal allegations, which is presented by the prosecutors, and determine whether there is probable cause to believe an individual committed an offe [..]

group of people who decide if there are enough facts to proceed with a legal trial.

A group of people chosen at random that sits on a regular basis to hear evidence brought by a prosecutor. The prosecutor presents evidence against a person that he or she thinks will justify an indict [..]

a jury that examines accusations against persons charged with crime and if the evidence warrants makes formal charges on which the accused persons are later tried see also no bill and true bill at ...

A grand jury's purpose is to investigate alleged crimes, examine evidence, and issue indictments if they believe that there is enough evidence for a trial to proceed. They are an impartial panel [..]

Group of citizens, usually numbering 23, assembled to determine whether enough evidence exists to charge an individual with a felony. May issue petit jury.

A jury of inquiry convened to determine whether evidence against a defendant justifies issuing an indictment; comprised of not more than 18 and not less than 15 persons, with at least 12 concurring be [..]

A special type of jury assembled to investigate whether criminal charges should be brought. Grand jury proceedings are supervised by circuit courts.

A jury composed of 23 persons who receive evidence and determine if that evidence is sufficient for a criminal indictment.

A jury of inquiry whose duty it is to receive complaints and accusations in criminal matters and if appropriate issue a formal indictment. Green Card

a group of people who come together to determine whether a crime has been committed. Harm

A body of persons that meets in secret, sworn to inquire into criminal activity and, if appropriate, bring charges ("indictments") against the individuals and entities.

A group of citizens impaneled

A body of citizens who listen to evidence of criminal allegations, which are presented by the government, and determines whether there is probable cause to believe the offense was committed. As it is used in federal criminal cases, "the government" refers to the lawyers of the U.S. Attorney's office who are prosecuting the case. Gran [..]

  A body of persons with the authority to investigate and accuse, but not to try cases. The grand jury will listen to and review evidence to see if it there are sufficient grounds to bring an individu [..]

A jury of inquiry whose duty it is to receive complaints and accusations in criminal matters and if appropriate issue a formal indictment.

A group of citizens who decide if the prosecutor has enough evidence to pursue felony charges against a person.

a jury convened at the beginning of a court session to examine bills of indictment and decide whether there was sufficient evidence for them to be taken to trial. The grand jury was also a *jury of pr [..]

While rarely used in Michigan state courts, Federal courts often rely on a group of citizens referred to as the "grand jury" in felony criminal cases to examine prosecutor's evidence an [..]

A group of citizens who decide whether or not there is enough evidence to charge a suspect with a crime.

a body of individuals summoned according to law, who upon hearing evidence presented by the state determines the existence of probable cause that a particular crime or crimes has been committed by a person. A grand jury issues a “no bill” if probable cause is not found and issues a “true bill” if probable cause is found. -H-

Under New York State law, Grand Juries are empowered to hear evidence presented by prosecutors and to file charges, known as indictments, in felony cases.  The Grand Jury can also conduct independent [..]

In Minnesota, a panel of twenty-three citizens who hear evidence against a person accused of a crime and determine whether that person should stand trial. A grand jury can also investigate various asp [..]

In Georgia, a panel of 16 to 23 citizens who, meeting in secret, listen to evidence of criminal allegations presented by a prosecutor. The grand jury then determines whether there is probable cause to [..]

A collection of citizens called to serve on a jury whose duty it is to examine the evidence supporting charges alleged by law enforcement and/or the prosecutor and to determine if the charges are sufficient to warrant a subsequent criminal trial.

In New York State, a Grand Jury is convened to sit for one month and hear various cases presented by prosecutors. They determined whether a felony has been committed and return True Bills (Indictment) [..]

A body of 13 citizens that reviews criminal charges to determine whether there is probable cause to issue an indictment. A grand jury hearing is closed to the public and the press. Neither the defendant nor his/her attorney is present during deliberation.

A jury composed of 23 persons who receive evidence and determine if that evidence is sufficient for a criminal indictment.

A group of residents of the county where the criminal act took place, who are convened by the prosecuting attorney to decide if charges should be brought, and if so, which charges. They listen to live testimony from witnesses and review the physical evidence collected by police. Their proceedings are secret, and if they decide charges should be bro [..]

A group of citizens who decide whether the prosecutor has enough evidence to pursue felony, and sometimes misdemeanor, charges against a person.

 group of citizens convened in a criminal case to consider the prosecutor's evidence and determine whether probable cause exists to prosecute a suspect

Body of citizens, the number of whom varies from state to state, whose duties consist in determining whether probable cause exists that a crime has been committed and whether an indictment should be r [..]

A group of 12-16 citizens who usually serve a term of not more than 120 days to hear or investigate charges of criminal behavior.  TA grand jury indictment is a written accusation charging a defendant [..]

A grand jury is a group of citizens who decide whether the prosecutor has enough evidence to pursue charges against a person. Charges may be presented to a Grand Jury at any time. A defendant has the [..]

A body of citizens who listen to evidence of criminal allegations, which are presented by the government, and determines whether there is probable cause to believe the offense was committed. As it is used in federal criminal cases, "the government" refers to the lawyers of the U.S. attorney's office who are prosecuting the ca [..]

A body of persons with the authority to investigate and accuse, but not to try cases. The grand jury will listen to and review evidence to see if it there are sufficient grounds to bring an individual to trial.

A group of citizens who hears evidence presented by prosecutors and votes whether to file charges, known as indictments, against defendants in felony cases. See also, Indictment.

The grand jury is a panel of individuals who determine whether or not probable cause exists for a case to proceed to trial. This panel is called from the population of registered voters and, although constitutionally required in the prosecution of many cases, is something of a formality. The proceedings of the grand jury are secret. Only the govern [..]

A jury of inquiry of not more than 18 and not less than 15 persons, with at least 12 concurring before an indictment may be returned.

A panel of citizens selected that determines whether a criminal indictment will be issued.

Body of citizens whose duty consists in determining whether probable cause exists that a crime has been committed and whether a particular person should be indicted for it. It is an accusatory body; its function does not include a determination of guilt.

A jury, usually composed of 23 jurors, that are tasked with determining if the state has enough evidence to hold a criminal trial.    

a group of people who come together to determine whether a crime has been committed. Harm