§ 12-11.1-1. Statewide grand jury — Size and powers.
A statewide grand jury shall consist of not less than thirteen (13) nor more than twenty-three (23) persons. The jurisdiction of a statewide grand jury shall extend throughout the state and it may investigate and return indictments for crimes committed any place within the state. A statewide grand jury shall in all other respects possess the usual powers and duties of county grand juries.
History of Section.P.L. 1974, ch. 221, § 4.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 12-11.1 - Statewide Grand Juries
Section 12-11.1-1. - Statewide grand jury — Size and powers.
Section 12-11.1-2. - Repealed.
Section 12-11.1-3. - Statewide grand juries — Impaneling.
Section 12-11.1-4. - Composition — Secretary of state required to inform jury commissioner.