§ 14-7-1510 Six grand jurors to be selected for second year; periodic exemption from further service
§ 14-7-1520 Drawing of juror names; writs of venire facias; issuance and delivery of writs
§ 14-7-1530 Judge to ascertain qualifications of jurors; lists of excused or disqualified jurors; jurors not served writs
§ 14-7-1540 Drawing of grand jurors and alternates
§ 14-7-1550 Authority of grand jury foreman to swear witnesses; procedures to obtain attendance of witnesses
§ 14-7-1560 Employment of expert accountants
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Terms Used In South Carolina Code > Title 14 > Chapter 7 > Article 13 - Grand Juries

  • Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.
  • clerk: as used in this chapter signifies the clerk of the court where the action is pending, unless otherwise specified. See South Carolina Code 14-7-30
  • Clerk of court: An officer appointed by the court to work with the chief judge in overseeing the court's administration, especially to assist in managing the flow of cases through the court and to maintain court records.
  • Grand jury: agreement providing that a lender will delay exercising its rights (in the case of a mortgage,
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Juror: A person who is on the jury.
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.