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• A written accusation by a grand jury charging a person with a felony. See information.
  US District Court - Northern District of NY - Cite This Source - This Definition
• The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies. See also information.
  Administrative Office of the United States Courts - Cite This Source - This Definition
• Browse Related Terms: Corpus juris civilis, Directed verdict, Grand Jury, Hung jury, Judgment as a matter of law, Jury, Mistrial, No Bill, petit jury (or trial jury), Polling the jury, Presentment, Verdict

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