Statute · New York Criminal Procedure Law
N.Y. Crim. Proc. Law § 190.05 — Grand jury; definition and general functions
N.Y. Crim. Proc. Law § 190.05
- Type
- Statute
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- New York Criminal Procedure Law
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- New York
- Current through
- Nov 5, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 190.05 Grand jury; definition and general functions.
Citator
N.Y. Crim. Proc. Law § 190.05 — Grand jury; definition and general functions is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 190.05 Grand jury; definition and general functions.
A grand jury is a body consisting of not less than sixteen nor more than twenty-three persons, impaneled by a superior court and constituting a part of such court, the functions of which are to hear and examine evidence concerning offenses and concerning misconduct, nonfeasance and neglect in public office, whether criminal or otherwise, and to take action with respect to such evidence as provided in section 190.60.