Except for the prosecution of cases arising from indictments issued by the state grand jury, the impaneling judge has jurisdiction to hear all matters arising from the proceedings of a state grand jury, including, but not limited to, matters related to the impanelment or removal of state grand jurors, the quashing of subpoenas and the punishment for contempt.
Structure Mississippi Code
Title 13 - Evidence, Process and Juries
Chapter 7 - State Grand Jury Act
§ 13-7-1. Short title; citation of state grand juries
§ 13-7-5. State grand jury system established; number of jurors; meeting location; quorum
§ 13-7-11. Duties of Attorney General or designee
§ 13-7-13. Clerk of state grand jury; compensation
§ 13-7-17. Foreman and deputy foreman of grand jury
§ 13-7-19. Challenging the grand jury
§ 13-7-21. Subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum; contempt
§ 13-7-23. Amending petition and order establishing and impaneling state grand jury
§ 13-7-27. Administering oath to witnesses
§ 13-7-29. Secrecy of proceedings; exceptions; penalties for violation
§ 13-7-31. Authority of impaneling judge to hear matters arising from grand jury proceedings
§ 13-7-33. Attorney general or designee to coordinate scheduling activities
§ 13-7-37. Immunity or privilege given on account of testimony; waiver
§ 13-7-39. Sealing of records, orders and subpoenas of grand jury
§ 13-7-41. Space for grand jury; cooperation of Department of Public Safety and Bureau of Narcotics
§ 13-7-43. Authority of Supreme Court to promulgate rules for operation of grand jury system
§ 13-7-45. Severability provision