NCJ Number
120253
Date Published
1988
Length
24 pages
Annotation
This manual is intended to give grand jurors in North Carolina an overview of the general nature and importance of their role and to provide suggestions that will help them perform grand jury service.
Abstract
The text explains the origin and history of the grand jury, its selection and term of service, the appointment and duties of the foreman, and the jury's function. It also explains procedures related to hearing witnesses, passing on bills of indictment, and investigative grand juries. Appended sample indictment form, sample oaths, and jail inspection checklist are included.