15A-624. Grand jury the judge of facts; judge the source of legal advice.
(a) The grand jury is the exclusive judge of the facts with respect to any matter before it.
(b) The legal advisor of the grand jury is the presiding or convening judge. (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.