Grand Jury
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- A group of citizens empaneled by the court to hear evidence and determine whether there is probable cause to return an indictment against a defendant. The Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure requires that 16 to 23 persons sit on a grand jury.
USDC Massachusetts - Cite This Source - This Definition - Arraignment, Grand jury foreperson, Indictment, Information, Joinder, Motion for new trial, True bill
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