California legal term
Grand jury investigation in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Grand jury investigation” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the California criminal code.
What does “Grand jury investigation” mean in California criminal law?
“Grand jury investigation” means any grand jury investigation which has commenced or is about to commence. (Cal. Penal Code § 1334.1)
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