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
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