A Grand Jury doesn't determine guilt or innocence, like a trial jury does.
A Grand Jury looks at the evidence and decides if there is enough evidence to have a trial.
2006-12-06 07:02:16
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answered by Teekno 7
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Grand Jury Vs Trial Jury
2016-12-12 09:08:47
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answered by Anonymous
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The powers and functions of the grand jury differ from those of the trial jury, which is called the “petit” jury. The petit jury listens to evidence offered during a trial and returns a verdict. A verdict in a civil case may be a finding for the plaintiff or for the defendant. A verdict in a criminal case finds the defendant guilty or not guilty. These trials are usually open to the public.
The grand jury, on the other hand, does not determine guilt or innocence, but only whether there is probable cause to believe that a crime was committed and that a specific person or persons committed it. If the grand jury finds probable cause to exist, then it will return a written statement of the charges called an “indictment”. After that the accused may go to trial. Grand jury hearings are usually not open to the public.
2006-12-06 07:29:21
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answered by Sensible_5 2
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Grand Jury Vs Jury
2016-10-03 11:35:06
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answered by daughenbaugh 4
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2015-09-10 01:19:00
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answered by Darwin 1
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A grand jury is composed of 23 members. Ordinarily, they listen to evidence presented only by prosecutors and determine whether there is probable cause to believe that a crime has been committed by the individuals or organizations under investigation. If the grand jury finds there is probable cause, it issues a written statement of the charges that is called an indictment. Grand juries meet in secret, which protects the reputations of those under investigation. A grand jury's work becomes public only if an indictment is issued. After that, the accused will be brought before a judge to be arraigned. The accused can then decide to plead guilty, or plead not guilty and go to trial.
A petit jury -- also referred to as a trial jury -- consists of six to 12 members. In criminal trials, they listen to evidence presented by both prosecutors and the defense. They determine whether the accused is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt -- a higher standard of proof than the probable cause finding made by the grand jury. In civil trials, petit jurors listen to evidence presented by both sides and find for the plaintiff or defendant. Both criminal and civil trials are held in open court, except in rare instances when the judge seals a portion of the proceedings.
2006-12-06 07:03:30
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answered by cubcowboysgirl 5
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A grand jury listens to the lawyers only and decide if the accused did something that should be put on trial and judged by a trial jury.
2006-12-06 07:02:38
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answered by Molly 6
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A grand jury will examine all the evidence the prosecution presents and determines whether a person should be indicted (charged) with a crime. A trial jury hears a case and must decide if the defendant is guilty or innocent.
2006-12-06 20:45:30
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answered by SeahawkFan37 5
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Grand Jury is where there's a jury to decide if you have enough evidence to go to trial. Trial Jury is the jury that decides guilt or innocents
2016-03-27 03:46:39
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answered by ? 4
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A grand jury is a group of same people of appointed people (for a six month period) that listens to every case. Their purpose is to see if enough evidence exist to bring the case to trial.
A trial jury acutally hears the case - if it goes to trial.
2006-12-06 07:03:01
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answered by Michael M 1
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