To hear presentments on criminal offenses and review the probable cause presented against the alleged perpetrators.
The role of the Grand Jury is to hear the evidence that the state has against the accused and determine if probable cause exists to bring them to trial for the offense.
Lawrence N. Gray has written: 'The role of counsel at the grand jury' -- subject(s): Witnesses, Grand jury, Right to counsel
The role the House of Representatives plays in impeachments can best be compared with that of a grand jury. A grand jury investigates criminal conduct and determines whether criminal charges should be brought.
grand jury Amendment V. (1791)
The grand jury does not convict anyone of anything. The grand jury hears the evidence presented by the prosecutor. If the grand jury thinks the prosecutor has adequate evidence, then the grand jury indicts that person. A trial will then be held before a petite jury, or small jury. It is that jury that determines if someone will get the death penalty.
They answer questions put to them by the prosecutor in charge of the grand jury and occasionally, answer questions from members of the grand jury itself.
Grand Jury Européen was created in 1996.
People are not convicted by the grand jury. The grand jury only listens to the evidence to see if there is enough for an indictment.
When referring to a particular grand jury (i.e.: The Essex County Grand Jury), yes. When simply just referring to grand juries in general no, it is not necessary.
There are a few purposes of a grand jury. The main reason for having a grand jury is to make sure that there will be a fair trial.
A Grand Jury is a term where, basically, the state puts their case to the Grand Jury and the Jury basically tells them if they believe that there is a case to answer. The Grand Jury does not hear the whole case and doesnt make a decision on anyones guilt or innocence. Grand Juries can be empaneled at state and federal level.
A grand jury listens to evidence and decides if a trial is warranted.