Rule 3A:5 The Grand Jury
Rule Text
(a) Who May Be Present. — Only the grand jurors and the witness under examination and, if directed by the court, an interpreter may be present during the hearing of evidence by a grand jury. Only the grand jurors may be present during their deliberations and voting.
(b) Secrecy. — No obligation of secrecy may be imposed upon any person except in accordance with law.
(c) Finding and Return of Indictment. — The indictment must be endorsed "A True Bill" or "Not a True Bill" and signed by the foreman. The indictment must be returned by the grand jury in open court.
(d) Motion to Dismiss. — A motion to dismiss the indictment may be based on constitutional objections to the array or on the lack of legal qualification of an individual juror.
Amendment history: Last amended by Order dated November 23, 2020; effective March 1, 2021.