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Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-191 Functions of a grand jury
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The functions of a grand jury are twofold: (1) To consider bills of indictment prepared by the attorney for the Commonwealth and to determine whether as to each such bill there is sufficient probable cause to return such indictment "a true bill." (2) To investigate and report on …
Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-192 Secrecy in grand jury proceedings
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Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, every attorney for the Commonwealth, special counsel, sworn investigator, and member of a regular, special, or multi-jurisdiction grand jury shall keep secret all proceedings which occurred during sessions of the grand jury; provided,…
Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-192.1 Sealing of indictment
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Upon ex parte motion by the Commonwealth and for good cause shown, the circuit court may seal an indictment until such time as the defendant is arrested.
Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-193 Number of regular grand juries
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There shall be a regular grand jury at each term of the circuit court of each county and city, unless the court, on the motion of the attorney for the Commonwealth or with his concurrence, finds that it is unnecessary or impractical to impanel a grand jury for the particular term…