An indictment cannot be found without concurrence of at least 14 grand jurors in a county in which the required number of members of the grand jury prescribed by Section 888.2 is 23, at least eight grand jurors in a county in which the required number of members is 11, and at least 12 grand jurors in all other counties. When so found it shall be endorsed, “A true bill,” and the endorsement shall be signed by the foreman of the grand jury.
Cal. Penal Code § 940
Finding and Presentment of the Indictment
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case 53 Cal. App. 4th 883 - Bradley v. Lacy (1997)
Most recently applied in 91 Cal. App. 4th 602 - People v. Superior Court (August 2001)
Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 295, Sec. 2
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