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§ 21-412 – Evidence on behalf of person under investigation

21-412. Evidence on behalf of person under investigation The grand jurors are under no duty to hear evidence at the request of the person under investigation, but may do so. The person under investigation shall have the right to advice of counsel during the giving of any testimony by him before the grand jury, provided […]

§ 21-413 – Indictment upon probable cause

21-413. Indictment upon probable cause The grand jury shall return an indictment charging the person under investigation with the commission of a public offense if, from all the evidence taken together, it is convinced that there is probable cause to believe the person under investigation is guilty of such public offense.

§ 21-414 – Number of grand jurors necessary to indict

21-414. Number of grand jurors necessary to indict A. An indictment shall not be returned without concurrence of at least nine grand jurors. When an indictment is returned, the foreman or acting foreman shall endorse it a " true bill" and sign it. B. An indictment shall not be dismissed on the ground that one […]

§ 21-416 – Failure to indict person in custody or on bail

21-416. Failure to indict person in custody or on bail If the defendant is in custody or has given bail on a charge investigated by the grand jury and nine jurors do not concur in finding an indictment, the foreman or acting foreman shall so report to the court in writing forthwith.

§ 21-401 – Definitions

21-401. Definitions In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Alternate grand jurors" means the additional grand jurors who are selected and sworn at the time of impanelment but who are not designated as permanent jurors until the presiding judge of the superior court or a designee has permanently excused a duly impanelled […]

§ 21-417 – Discharge of grand jury

21-417. Discharge of grand jury The presiding judge of the superior court shall discharge a grand jury upon the expiration of the term of such grand jury unless the term is extended as provided in section 21-403.