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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)

Statutes defining or using this term

Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.