Grand Jury
grand ju·ry
/grand/ˈjo͝orē/
noun
This is a group of 16 to 23 selected citizens who must listen to the evidence presented by prosecutors during criminal trials and decide if there is probable cause to believe the defendant committed the crime.
The grand jury had been chosen and the trial was about to begin.
* These terms are general in nature and should not be relied upon as legal advice. Different states may define terms differently. These terms are not designed to be legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. Always seek advice from an attorney licensed in your state who is familiar with how your jurisdiction defines key legal terms that are important in your particular matter.
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