§ 13-7-45. Severability provision
If any part of this chapter is declared invalid, unenforceable or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, that part shall be severable from the remaining portions of this chapter, which portions shall remain in full force and effect as if the invalid, unenforceable or unconstitutional portion were omitted.
§ 13-7-47. Retroactivity of chapter
This chapter applies to offenses committed both before and after its effective date.
§ 13-7-49. Chapter does not amend, repeal or supersede other laws governing grand juries, investigations, indictments or prosecutions
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as amending, repealing or superseding any other law of this state governing the powers and duties of county grand jurors, district attorneys or law enforcement agencies or other officials with regard to their authority to investigate, indict or prosecute offenses that are prescribed by this chapter as within […]
§ 13-7-25. Recording of proceedings of state grand jury; defendants right to review record; custody of records
A court reporter shall record either stenographically or by use of an electronic recording device, all state grand jury proceedings except when the state grand jury is deliberating or voting. Subject to the limitations of Section 13-7-29 and any rule of court, a defendant has the right to review and to reproduce the stenographically or […]
§ 13-7-27. Administering oath to witnesses
The foreman shall administer an oath or affirmation in the manner prescribed by law to any witness who testifies before a state grand jury.
§ 13-7-29. Secrecy of proceedings; exceptions; penalties for violation
State grand jury proceedings are secret, and a state grand juror shall not disclose the nature or substance of the deliberations or vote of the state grand jury. The only persons who may be present in the state grand jury room when a state grand jury is in session, except for deliberations and voting, are […]
§ 13-7-31. Authority of impaneling judge to hear matters arising from grand jury proceedings
Except for the prosecution of cases arising from indictments issued by the state grand jury, the impaneling judge has jurisdiction to hear all matters arising from the proceedings of a state grand jury, including, but not limited to, matters related to the impanelment or removal of state grand jurors, the quashing of subpoenas and the […]
§ 13-7-33. Attorney general or designee to coordinate scheduling activities
The Attorney General or his designee shall coordinate the scheduling of activities of any state grand jury.
§ 13-7-35. Requirements for “True Bill” of indictment; place where indictment is to be tried
In order to return a “True Bill” of indictment, twelve (12) or more state grand jurors must find that probable cause exists for the indictment and vote in favor of the indictment. Upon indictment by a state grand jury, the indictment shall be returned to the impaneling judge. If the impaneling judge considers the indictment […]
§ 13-7-37. Immunity or privilege given on account of testimony; waiver
If any person asks to be excused from testifying before a state grand jury or from producing any books, papers, records, correspondence or other documents before a state grand jury on the ground that the testimony or evidence required of him may tend to incriminate him or subject him to any penalty or forfeiture and […]