How long does a grand juror suppose to serve for?

Question

I was told that a grand juror serves more time than a regular juror. I was told it was anywhere between 3-6 months. Is this true?

Answer 1

Grand Juries are convened for approximately a term (which is about a month). Unless it is a special Grand Jury which could sit for longer (until the reason it was set up is over.)

A Grand Jury, depending on you location, will hear many cases. In some areas the have AM, PM and ALL DAY grand juries. AM meets from 10-1, PM 2-5 and ALL DAY from 10-5.

I hope this helps.

Answer 2

Yes, that's true. Grand Jurors serve for a "term," which is a period of weeks or months, and they hear cases, or parts of cases which are brought before them by the prosecutor's office. Some grand juries serve for more than a year.

They generally don't meet continuously during this period, but for specific times each week.

Answer 3

Grand jury's are used for cases involving a capital offense or a crime against the state or government. Since these cases are usually more complex, grand juror's can expect to serve longer, as long as it takes for a verdict to be delivered.

Answer 4

Usually, a grand juror serves on a jury until the trial is over, but the juror can be dismised.

Answer 5

Federal Grand Jury sits for 18 months.

Answer 6

It can vary by district as to what there pool policy is. Also it depends on if you are actually called to be on a grand jury. you may be selected for a pool be required to appear for anywhere from a week to a month (like I said varies on the district could even be longer) but once in the pool never get chosen to actually sit on the grand jury.

Answer 7

Life! YOU are so screwed! Do you believe everything you are told? If so all I can say is, Good Luck.