§ 35-34-2-1 “Target” defined
§ 35-34-2-2 Number; impaneling; scope of function and authority; convening
§ 35-34-2-3 Drawing, selecting, and impaneling; discharge of panel or juror; grounds; foreman and clerk; minutes; record transcript; oath; instructions; report of offense
§ 35-34-2-4 Conduct of proceedings
§ 35-34-2-5 Subpoenas; contents; failure to obey; contempt
§ 35-34-2-5.5 Target witnesses; right to counsel; removal of attorney
§ 35-34-2-6 Motion to quash subpoena duces tecum; use immunity
§ 35-34-2-7 Witnesses; refusal to answer; compelling testimony
§ 35-34-2-8 Witnesses; use immunity
§ 35-34-2-9 Right to testify before grand jury; target of investigation; notification; waiver of immunity; calling of witnesses
§ 35-34-2-10 Unauthorized disclosure of grand jury information; offense; production of transcript
§ 35-34-2-11 Access to local government facilities for care or custody of persons
§ 35-34-2-12 Identification of target and offense; validity of indictment; concurrence of five grand jurors; signatures; endorsement
§ 35-34-2-13 Extension of term; limitation
§ 35-34-2-14 Special grand jury; powers and duties; term
§ 35-34-2-15 Special grand jury; number and names to be drawn; investigation of panel; issuance of venires or summonses
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Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 35 > Article 34 > Chapter 2 - Grand Jury and Special Grand Jury

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Bailiff: a court officer who enforces the rules of behavior in courtrooms.
  • Clerk: means the clerk of the court or a person authorized to perform the clerk's duties. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Grand jury: agreement providing that a lender will delay exercising its rights (in the case of a mortgage,
  • in writing: include printing, lithographing, or other mode of representing words and letters. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • 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.
  • Mentally incompetent: means of unsound mind. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Oath: includes "affirmation" and "to swear" includes to "affirm". See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
  • Sheriff: means the sheriff of the county or another person authorized to perform sheriff's duties. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Subpoena duces tecum: A command to a witness to produce documents.
  • Target: means a person who has been charged by information for an offense the grand jury is investigating, or who is a subject of the grand jury investigation. See Indiana Code 35-34-2-1
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Transcript: A written, word-for-word record of what was said, either in a proceeding such as a trial or during some other conversation, as in a transcript of a hearing or oral deposition.