Jury Service FAQ's

What Is A GRAND Jury?

A GRAND jury does not determine guilt or innocence, but whether there is probable cause to believe that a crime was committed.  The evidence is normally presented only by an attorney for the government.  The GRAND jury must determine from this evidence whether a person should have formal charges filed by the government.  If the GRAND jury finds probable cause, then it will return a written statement of the charges called an indictment. 

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