The grand jury process is uniform across different jurisdictions.
The following links provide Business Process Flow Diagrams for the Grand Jury Business Function:
Primary Flow
Grand Jury-Primary (png)
Grand Jury-Primary (bpm)
The sample process flow diagram was developed in standard Business Process Model and Notation using the Windows-based Bizagi Modeler tool and can be modified to represent the specific process in your jurisdiction. To download a free copy of the Bizagi Modeler tool, go to bizagi.com.
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Law Enforcement submits a charging referral to Prosecution. |
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Prosecution decides to seek an indictment. |
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Grand Jury review occurs. |
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Grand Jury decides not to indict. |
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Grand Jury decides to indict. |
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Grand Jury submits the indictment to the Court. |
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Court accepts and files the indictment. |
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Court Issues a warrant. | ||||||||
The following table summarizes the responsibilities of each actor depicted in the business process flow:
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