Federal Grand Jury

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Describes origin, role, and organization of Federal grand juries. Discusses relationship between the grand jury and the court, the witness, and the defendant; use of grand jury subpoenas; and secre...

Describes origin, role, and organization of Federal grand juries. Discusses relationship between the grand jury and the court, the witness, and the defendant; use of grand jury subpoenas; and secrecy provisions of Rule 6 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure.

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