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There is no difference. The debate as to which is the correct terminology seems neverending, even though both terms are used interchangeably. The original term was "hand up" referring to grand juries or trial juries sending an indictment to the judge and the judge being the highest seated member of the court. The majority of practicing attorneys prefer the "returned an indictment" as opposed to the "hand up" or "hand down" designation.

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