The grand jury is not bound to hear evidence for the defendant, but it is their duty to weigh all the evidence before them. If they believe that other evidence will explain away the charge, they should order the evidence to be produced.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 16 - Practice, Procedure, And Courts
Subtitle 6 - Criminal Procedure Generally
Chapter 85 - Pretrial Proceedings
Subchapter 5 - Grand Jury Proceedings
§ 16-85-501. Appointment of foreman and clerk
§ 16-85-504. Witnesses — Subpoena
§ 16-85-506. Witnesses — Joint offenders
§ 16-85-507. Witnesses — Refusal to testify
§ 16-85-508. Witnesses — Securing testimony of material witnesses
§ 16-85-509. Witnesses — Compensation
§ 16-85-510. Disclosure of media sources
§ 16-85-512. Persons permitted to be present
§ 16-85-514. Disclosure of information
§ 16-85-515. Advice of court or prosecuting attorney
§ 16-85-516. Indictment of grand juror