2007-01-03 12:43:29 · 5 answers · asked by kiki 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
It depends whether it is a state or federal grand jury. States vary in range from 2 up to 23. The fed grand jury has 16 as the minumum and 23 as a max.
EDIT....
A GRAND JURY is not the same as a JURY TRIAL. A grand jury is convened when prosecutors need them to consider proposed indictments or to investigate possible criminal activity. This is kind of like a 'pretrial' . Grand jury's are not open to the public. These are very secretive, and in fact many people don't even know they go down.
2007-01-03 12:47:53 · answer #1 · answered by micmac_9 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is more than 12
found a site that said its 16-23
see below
The Grand Jury hears evidence of matters within the jurisdiction of the Dutchess County District Attorney or the New York State Attorney General. The Grand Jury consists of twenty-three randomly-selected persons who are sworn to secrecy. At least sixteen must be present to conduct business, and at least twelve must agree to take action.
2007-01-03 12:51:43 · answer #2 · answered by lamaestra313 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most counties have 19 but some as few as 11.
2007-01-03 12:52:55 · answer #3 · answered by meland84 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All juries are comprised of 12 people.
2007-01-03 12:45:46 · answer #4 · answered by The Big Box 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's not 12, then I want to know the answer also.
2007-01-03 12:45:12 · answer #5 · answered by Jeancommunicates 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋