Grand Juries in Criminal Cases

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Prosecutors present evidence to the grand jury, hoping to convince it to return a "true bill."

How Grand Juries Work

The grand jury room is a prosecutor-friendly place.

What Are Grand Juries?
Learn how grand juries decide to indict "targets" of their investigation.

Why Prosecutors Choose Grand Juries Instead of Preliminary Hearings
A grand jury session is closed to the defense, even the defense attorney.

Testifying Before a Grand Jury
Your most important right is to leave the room to consult with your lawyer.

Questions About Grand Juries

These questions often arise when learning about grand juries.

Is an indictment the same as a conviction?
An indictment is not proof of guilt.

What's a special, or investigative grand jury?
Special grand juries are supposed to independently look into possible criminal activity.