The primary function of the modern grand jury is to review the evidence presented by the prosecutor and determine whether there is probable cause to return an indictment.

A grand jury is a group of people that are selected and sworn in by a court, just like jurors that are chosen to serve on a trial jury (such as the jury in the O.J. Simpson criminal case...

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This section of "The American Jury" provides resources and classroom strategies for examining the origins, powers, and purposes of the grand jury.

“Fraud, Treason and Conspiracy” charges served by American Grand Jury in 2 more Courts this past week...

A grand jury decides if there is a probable cause to indict (accuse) individuals or corporations on criminal charges based upon the evidence presented.

OPENING STATEMENT: On the grand jury's opening day, prosecutor Ronald Zonen gave panel members a broad outline of the charges against Jackson, as well as brief biographical sketches of Doe...

In dealing with the grand jury, the prosecutor must always conduct himself or herself as an officer of the court whose function is to ensure that justice is done and that guilt shall not escape...

Grand Jury Sworn in on November 15, 2007; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. PAUL ALVIN SLOUGH, NICHOLAS ABEAM SLATTEN, EVAN SHAWN LIBERTY, DUSTIN LAURENT HEARD, DONALD WAYNE BALL, Defendants.

Chris Matthews just said on Hardball that the "CIA leak grand jury meets tomorrow, Friday." According to Christy, grand jury members are given a phone number to call in that will let them know...