NCJ Number
2557
Date Published
1971
Length
15 pages
Annotation
AN UPDATED VERSION OF THE PREFACE TO EDWARDS 1906 SURVEY ON THE GRAND JURY SYSTEM.
Abstract
THIS DOCUMENT PRESENTS A PROBLEMATIC VIEW OF THE HISTORICAL AND PHILOSOPICAL VIEW OF THE GRAND JURY SYSTEM. THE NEW YORK CITY GRAND JURY AND THE CALIFORNIA GRAND JURY SYSTEMS ARE MENTIONED WITHIN THIS PERSPECTIVE. THE PREFACE GIVES A DESCRIPTION OF GRAND JURY SELECTION, GRAND JURY PROCEDURES, GRAND JURY LENGTH OF SERVICE, AND THE GRAND JURY REPORTING POWER. 44 REFERENCES.