§ 40-12-217. Dissolution — Extension of Time to Complete Investigation
When a grand jury convened pursuant to this part has completed its investigation, the district attorney general shall promptly file a notice of dissolution with the clerk of the court where the petition seeking the grand jury’s empanelling was filed. Upon the filing of the notice required by subsection (a), the functions of the grand […]
§ 40-12-218. Construction of Part
Unless explicitly provided for in this part, nothing in this part shall be construed as repealing or amending any law dealing with the formation, function, duties and responsibilities of the regular grand jury.
§ 40-12-210. Conditions for Disclosure of Proceedings and Documents
Disclosure of grand jury documents and proceedings may also be made under this part when: Directed by a court preliminarily to or in connection with a judicial proceeding; Disclosure is made by the district attorney general to another grand jury; or Permitted by a court upon motion of the defendant showing grounds exist for a […]
§ 40-12-211. Breach of Confidentiality — Penalty
A violation of § 40-12-209 shall be punished as criminal contempt.
§ 40-12-212. Indictments
The finding and return of indictments as well as the form of any indictment returned by a grand jury convened pursuant to this part shall be in the same manner and form as indictments returned by the regular grand jury.
§ 40-12-213. Subpoena Power — Examination of Witnesses
Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, when a grand jury is convened pursuant to this part, the district attorney general shall: Have the authority to compel by subpoena the testimony of witnesses before the grand jury; and Be present to examine witnesses coming before the grand jury, as well as to give […]
§ 40-12-214. Subpoenas to Banks Exempt From Notice Requirement
Subpoenas issued pursuant to § 40-12-213(1) shall not be subject to the provisions of §§ 45-10-106 and 45-10-107 requiring notice to a bank customer of a subpoena issued to a bank for the records of a customer.
§ 40-12-215. Grant of Immunity
The district attorney general shall have the authority to grant transactional or use immunity to a witness if the district attorney general determines that immunity is necessary to compel testimony from the witness. The immunity shall be given to the witness in writing and shall be signed by the district attorney general. The immunity granted […]
§ 40-12-216. Witness’ Right to Consult Counsel
A witness before a grand jury convened pursuant to this part shall have the right to leave the grand jury room to consult the witness’s counsel at reasonable intervals and for a reasonable period of time upon the request of the witness.
§ 40-12-207. Persons Present During Proceedings
The district attorney general, the witness under examination, an interpreter when needed and, for the purpose of taking the evidence, a stenographer may be present while the investigative grand jury is in session, but no person other than jurors and alternates may be present while the grand jury is deliberating or voting.