Sec 21-401. Definitions

In this chapter unless the context otherwise requires:

1. "Alternate grand jurors" means the additional grand jurors who are selected at the time of impanelment but who are not administered the oath unless a duly impanelled and sworn grand juror is permanently excused by the presiding judge of the superior court.

2. "Grand jury" means a body of the required number of qualified persons who are duly convened and impanelled by the presiding judge of the superior court and who are sworn to inquire into public offenses that may be tried within the county, including corrupt or willful misconduct in office of public officials within the county.

3. "Indictment" means an accusatory statement that is in writing, that is presented by the grand jury to the superior court and that charges the commission of a public offense that may be tried within the county.