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Does the grand jury decide guilt in a child abuse case?
The grand jury never decides guilt. The grand jury decides whether or not to indict, based on the sufficiency of evidence.
Who decides whether a case goes before grand jury?
Federal Commissioner
What type of jury decides the fate of a defendant beyond a reasonable doubt?
A petit jury in a criminal trial decides whether or not a defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. The other type of jury, the Grand Jury, decides whether or not there is sufficient evidence to bring charges against a defendant prior to the trial. It does not decide whether or not the defendant is guilty. Therefore the Grand Jury is not bound by the standard of beyond a reasonable doubt.
Who decides whether a case goes before the grand jury?
the U.S marshal.
A special jury that determines if there is enough evidence to bring to trial?
A jury doesn't decide that, a District Attorney usually decides that.Another View: In some jurisdictions you would be referring to a Grand Jury.
What is the process of a grand jury?
A grand jury listens to evidence and decides if a trial is warranted.
What is the purpose in a felony case of a grand jury?
The grand jury listens to all the evidence in a case against the accused and decides whether to charge the individual with the crime. This is called an indictment or an information.
What group decides criminal cases called?
The Grand Jury
A what is the trial jury that decides whether the accused is guilty or not guilty?
Petit jury
Group that determines whether to accuse someone of a crime?
In jurisdictions where they still exist, the answer to the question is a Grand Jury.In states which no longer (or never did) have a grand jury system, a court heraring (known as a probable cause hearing) is held where the Prosecutor's Office presents the cause for PC to a judge.
When do you need a grand jury?
YOU (individually) don't NEED and can't request, a Grand Jury. Grand Juries are convened at the direction of the government, not at the request of the defendant. A grand jury decides if there is enough evidence to stand trial.
In a felony case the purpose of a grand jury is to?
The Grand Jury is to decide if the evidence warrants prosecution.
