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A secret indictment is the basis in which the prosecutor brings the person giving the testimony before a grand jury to give a testimony so that the accused can be arrested with a warrant. Note that the person being accused of a crime is not aware that he/she is being charged with a crime because they have no idea they are being indicted.That is why it is called a "silent" indictment. But as with any other criminal case you have a constitutional right to a trial by jury...don't ever give that right up if you are innocent.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 15y agoThe phrase usually refers to a "sealed" indictment handed down by a Grand Jury. It is usually 'sealed' because of the likliehood of flight by the person(s) named in the indictment if their indictment became known to them.
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What is ex officio indictment mean?
An ex-officio indictment is an indictment presented to a higher court when no committal has occurred for the relevant charges in the indictment.
What is Indictment 99999 0099?
what does this indictment number mean 99999/0099
Are grand jury's public?
If you mean an Indictment by a Grand Jury, the answer is yes. If you mean anything having to do with their deliberations, the answer is no - all of that is secret. In federal criminal cases, and in some state cases, a transcript of the grand jury proceedings which led to an indictment may be obtained through discovery by the defendant in his particular criminal case.
What does motion to amend indictment mean?
The word amend means to change. So a motion to amend indictment means a motion to change the indictment.
What do indictment counts mean?
Each count of an indictment is a separate criminal charge against the person.
What does pre indictment mean?
what is the meaning of having a pre indictment on a risdential burgry case
What does it mean for a case to be no billed?
It means that charges are dropped by a Grand Jury and the persons record is cleared.
Would there ever be a secret indictment for a custody case?
Indictments are not made in custody cases which are civilcases. An indictment is a formal accusation that a person has committed a crime.Indictments are not made in custody cases which are civilcases. An indictment is a formal accusation that a person has committed a crime.Indictments are not made in custody cases which are civilcases. An indictment is a formal accusation that a person has committed a crime.Indictments are not made in custody cases which are civilcases. An indictment is a formal accusation that a person has committed a crime.
Accusation of a major crime?
.... is called an "indictment."
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Are grand juries public knowledge?
If you mean an Indictment by a Grand Jury, the answer is yes. If you mean anything having to do with their deliberations, the answer is no - all of that is secret. In federal criminal cases, and in some state cases, a transcript of the grand jury proceedings which led to an indictment may be obtained through discovery by the defendant in his particular criminal case.
What is a superseding indictment?
An indictment or process that supersedes the original of such.
