WHAT IS A GRAND JURY?
A grand jury is a group of no fewer than 16 and no more than 23 persons, which is convened by a superior court. Grand Jury investigates offenses by hearing and examining evidence to determine whether to permit prosecution of those offenses.
- The district attorney;
- A clerk or other public servant authorized to assist the grand jury in the administrative conduct of its proceedings;
- A stenographer;
- An interpreter;
- A public servant holding a witness in custody;
- An attorney representing a witness who has signed a waiver of immunity, while that witness is present;
- A video operator;
- A social worker, rape crisis counselor, psychologist, or other professional providing emotional support to a child witness 12 years old or younger who is called to give evidence in a grand jury proceeding concerning a certain crimes
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