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No the two are synonymous. A "true bill of indictment" is the agreement of a grand jury that probable cause does exist to order a defendant to stand trial on the charges in the indictment. When this occurs, the grand jury is said to have "indicted" the defendant.

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How do you find out if an indictment has been handed down on you?

You will be informed of a "Bill" or "No Bill." Trust me, you will be informed.


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.


What is indictment by grand jury?

.... it is known as a 'True Bill of Indictment.' Indictment by a grand jury is the manner in which the government charges individuals with commission of a crime. The prosecutor presents proofs before the members of the Grand Jury to convince them that sufficient evidence exists to charge an individual with a crime. If the Grand Jury agrees that the individual should be so charged it issues a written statement making the charges. The statement is called an indictment.


What is the Grand Jury statement charging a crime?

It is called an "Indictment" or sometimes, "A True Bill."


What is the difference between a true bill and a no true bill?

At common law, and in many states, a grand jury can return charges in either of two ways. One is to vote on a set of charges submitted by a prosecutor; these charges are contained in a proposed indictment, and if the grand jurors decide there is probable cause to support the charges, they vote a "true bill," that is, they vote to return the indictment and initiate a criminal proceeding. If the grand jurors decide there is not probable cause to support the charges, or that the charges should not be pursued for other reasons, they vote a "no true bill," which means the indictment is not returned and no criminal case ensues.


What comes first a no true bill or a true bill?

Neither one comes before the other. The two are opposites of one another. A "true bill" is a valid indictment of a defendant voted on and handed down by a Grand Jury. A "no true bill" is exactly the opposite. The GJ heard the presentment and declined to indict, therefore making its finding of "no true bill" of indictment.


What is the difference between a bill and a joint resolution?

They are completely different even though they are the same.


What is a formal written statement that is to the grand jury?

It is called an "Indictment" or sometimes referred to as, "A True Bill."


Who is responsible for returning a bill of indictment?

That would be a grand jury. The prosecutor presents the evidence and they will authorize the case.


Another term for lawsuit is?

writ, action, assupsit, bill, cause, suit, replevin, proceeding, presentment, litigation, indictment, cause, arraignment, bill, claim


Who returns a true bill of indictment when it finds enough evidence to warrant a trial?

In the US, that would be a "Grand Jury."


What documents are on display at the National Archives in Washington D.C?

US Constitution, Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, legal documents.

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