§ 338 Subjects for inquiry by grand jury.

When a grand jury meets, it has three main jobs it must look into. First, it needs to check on anyone sitting in the county jail on a criminal charge who hasn't actually been formally charged with a crime yet through an indictment. This helps make sure people aren't stuck in jail without their case moving forward.

Second, the grand jury has to look at how the local jails and prisons are being run. This means checking on conditions and making sure the facilities are managed properly.

Third, the grand jury must investigate any public officials in the county who may have broken the law or abused their power on purpose. This covers any government worker, not just certain types, and focuses on serious wrongdoing rather than honest mistakes.