A state grand jury may return indictments irrespective of the county or judicial district where the offense is committed. If an indictment is returned, it must be certified and transferred for prosecution to the county designated by the impaneling judge. The powers and duties of and the law applicable to county grand juries apply to the state grand jury, except when such powers and duties and applicable law are inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter.
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