Grand jury
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A grand jury is a legal body empowered to conduct official proceedings and investigate potential criminal conduct, and determine whether criminal charges should be brought. A grand jury may compel the production of documents and compel sworn testimony of witnesses to appear before it. A grand jury is separate from the courts, which do not preside over its functioning.
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See also
- Civil grand jury
- Committal procedure
- Counties of Ireland
- Immunity from prosecution
- Inquests in England and Wales
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