Grand Jury Indictment: Key Facts

Jury Composition and Threshold

A grand jury in New York State comprises a minimum of 16 and a maximum of 23 sitting jurors. (New York Criminal Procedure Law, Article 190).

Indictment Process

A grand jury votes to issue an indictment when at least 12 of its members believe that there is sufficient evidence to establish probable cause for a crime.

Grand Jury Term

Citizens summoned to serve as grand jurors typically serve for a term of four weeks.

Source: New York State Unified Court System, March 24, 2023, 4:54 PM UTC