From the persons summoned to serve as grand jurors and appearing, the court shall appoint a foreman. The court shall also appoint a foreman when the person already appointed is excused or discharged before the grand jury is dismissed.
Cal. Penal Code § 912
Impaneling of Grand Jury
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case 13 Cal. 3d 430 - People v. SUPERIOR COURT (1973 GRAND JURY) (1975)
Most recently applied in 75 Cal. App. 4th 916 - People v. Brown (October 1999)
Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 501.
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