grand jury
noun
: a jury that examines accusations against persons charged with crime and if the evidence warrants makes formal charges (as by indictment)
grand juror
noun
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Nearly two weeks have passed since an El Dorado County grand jury indicted a former El Dorado Hills leader, but the suspect has not yet been in custody.
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Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 12 Nov. 2025
The findings were presented to a grand jury.
—Emerson Clarridge
updated November 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2025
If there’s a criminal grand jury investigation, then we and our records can be summoned.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
The prosecutor's case review could result in charges, no charges or referral to a grand jury.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 7 Nov. 2025
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Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 12 Nov. 2025
The findings were presented to a grand jury.
—Emerson Clarridge
updated November 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2025
If there’s a criminal grand jury investigation, then we and our records can be summoned.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
The prosecutor's case review could result in charges, no charges or referral to a grand jury.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 7 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for grand jury
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“Grand jury.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grand%20jury. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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