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PART IV
TITLE II
CHAPTER 277A
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PART IV
CRIMES, PUNISHMENTS AND PROCEEDINGSIN CRIMINAL CASES
(Chapters 263 through 280)
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TITLE II
PROCEEDINGS IN CRIMINAL CASES
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CHAPTER 277A
STATEWIDE GRAND JURY
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Section 1
Authority to convene statewide grand jury
Section 2
Selection of county where statewide jury to sit; appointment of superior court judge
Section 3
Nature and scope of investigation; statewide grand jury to investigate for purpose stated in written application
Section 4
Manner of drawing and selecting specially empaneled statewide grand jury
Section 5
Period during which statewide grand jury may sit
Section 6
Prosecution of indictment by attorney general or assistant attorney general
Section 7
County in which indictment to be returned; venue
Section 8
Effect on jurisdiction of county grand jury or district attorney
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