Kern County

Grand Jury

What is a Grand Jury?

A grand jury is a jury a group of citizens empowered by law to conduct legal proceedings investigate potential criminal conduct and determine whether there is enough evidence to issue an indictment.

Functions of a Grand Jury

The main function of a grand jury is to determine whether there is probable cause to believe that a crime has been committed and that the accused person should be tried for that crime.

A grand jury does not determine guilt or innocence, but rather whether there is enough evidence to support the charges against the accused.

Kern County