15A-621. "Grand jury" defined.
A grand jury is a body consisting of not less than 12 nor more than 18 persons, impaneled by a superior court and constituting a part of such court. (1973, c. 1286, s. 1.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act
Article 31 - The Grand Jury and Its Proceedings.
§ 15A-621 - "Grand jury" defined.
§ 15A-622 - Formation and organization of grand juries; other preliminary matters.
§ 15A-623 - Grand jury proceedings and operation in general.
§ 15A-624 - Grand jury the judge of facts; judge the source of legal advice.
§ 15A-627 - Submission of bill of indictment to grand jury by prosecutor.
§ 15A-628 - Functions of grand jury; record to be kept by clerk.