How many people are on a grand jury?

How many people are on a grand jury?

• A. 11 people
• B. 13 people; 12 jurors, 1 foreperson
• C. 15 people
• D. 9 people

Answer: (B)

Grand juries decide whether there is probable cause to indict, and in this context the group is described as thirteen people in total. That includes twelve regular jurors who review the evidence and deliberate, plus one foreperson who is chosen from among them to chair the proceedings. The foreperson is part of the jury, not an additional person, so the total remains thirteen. This setup contrasts with smaller trial juries or with a separate chair not counted as part of the panel, which is not what the question describes.

Grand juries decide whether there is probable cause to indict, and in this context the group is described as thirteen people in total. That includes twelve regular jurors who review the evidence and deliberate, plus one foreperson who is chosen from among them to chair the proceedings. The foreperson is part of the jury, not an additional person, so the total remains thirteen. This setup contrasts with smaller trial juries or with a separate chair not counted as part of the panel, which is not what the question describes.