What is a grand jury?
Q: What is a grand jury?
A: A grand jury is a legal body that investigates possible criminal conduct and decides whether criminal charges should be brought.
Q: How many people are typically on a grand jury in the United States?
A: Grand juries are typically made up of 16 to 23 people in the United States.
Q: What is the role of a grand jury in subpoenaing evidence?
A: A grand jury has the power to subpoena evidence.
Q: Can a grand jury compel witnesses to testify?
A: Yes, a grand jury may compel the sworn testimony of witnesses who appear before it.
Q: Do grand juries meet in public or private?
A: Grand juries meet in private.
Q: Are suspects usually present during grand jury proceedings?
A: No, the suspected person, called a suspect, is not usually present during grand jury proceedings.
Q: Does every state in the United States use grand juries regularly?
A: No, about half the states in the US do not regularly use grand juries. A preliminary hearing may be used instead.
