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Section 19-1102 – PRESENTMENT DEFINED.

19-1102. PRESENTMENT DEFINED. A presentment is a formal statement in writing, by the grand jury, representing to the court that a public offense has been committed which is triable in the county, and that there is reasonable ground for believing that a particular individual named or described therein has committed it. History: [(19-1102) Cr. Prac. […]

Section 19-1103 – INDICTMENT DEFINED.

19-1103. INDICTMENT DEFINED. An indictment is an accusation in writing, presented by the grand jury to a competent court, charging a person with a public offense. History: [(19-1103) Cr. Prac. 1864, sec. 202, p. 237; R.S., R.C., & C.L., sec. 7632; C.S., sec. 8791; I.C.A., sec. 19-1003.]