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In a felony case the purpose a grand jury is to blank?
to determine if there is sufficient evidence to formally charge the defendant / suspect.
What is the process of collecting and presenting evidence in a grand jury investigation?
In a grand jury investigation, evidence is collected by prosecutors who present it to the grand jury. The grand jury then decides if there is enough evidence to bring charges against a suspect. The process is confidential and the grand jury's decision is based on a majority vote.
What is the body of citizens appointed to hear evidence regarding possible criminal activity and that decides whether the evidence is sufficient to bring criminal charges?
The body you described is called a Grand Jury.
What decides if there is sufficient evidence to formally charge a suspect?
The District Attorneys office makes the decision whether or not there is enough evidence to go forward with charging someone with a crime.Added: The above question and answer addresses only formally "charging" the defendant in court, and is separate and apart from the question of establishing the Probable Causenecessary for a Grand Jury to hand down an indictment.
A grand jury in Georgia decides whether or not?
A grand jury in Georgia decides whether there is enough evidence to formally charge someone with a crime, typically in cases of serious offenses. They review evidence presented by prosecutors and determine if probable cause exists for an indictment. Their role is to ensure that individuals are not subject to prosecution without sufficient evidence. If they find enough evidence, they issue an indictment; if not, they may dismiss the case.
What is the process of a grand jury?
A grand jury listens to evidence and decides if a trial is warranted.
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.
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.
Can a grand theft charge be beaten?
it depends on what kind of evidence there is against the suspect.
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.
How and what method do the grand jury use to indict?
Grand Jury proceedings and deliberations are secret and are not revealed. Basically - a group of ordinary citizens are empanelled - an attorney from the prosecutors office presents to them the results of a law enforcement investigation, including (but not limited to) verbal testimony by investigating officers, circumstances, events, and the name of the identified suspect, and the grand jury decides whether sufficient cause exists to charge the suspect with the crime and bind them over for prosecution.
In a felony case the purpose of a grand jury is to?
The Grand Jury is to decide if the evidence warrants prosecution.
