§ 31-6-1 Grand jury panels; calling; qualifying
§ 31-6-2 Foreman of grand jury
§ 31-6-3 Challenge to grand jury
§ 31-6-4 Time and place for hearing; privacy of hearings; witnesses permitted to have attorney present
§ 31-6-5 Return of indictments
§ 31-6-6 Oaths; grand jurors; witnesses; officers; penalty
§ 31-6-7 Assistance for grand jury; report
§ 31-6-8 Record of testimony
§ 31-6-9 Charge to grand jury
§ 31-6-9.1 Abuse of grand jury procedures
§ 31-6-10 Requirement for indictment; number of jurors concurring
§ 31-6-11 Evidence before grand jury
§ 31-6-11.1 Renewed presentation of evidence forbidden
§ 31-6-12 Subpoena powers; notice to witnesses
§ 31-6-13 Compensation of jurors and witnesses
§ 31-6-14 Multiple representation
§ 31-6-15 Witness immunity; protection from harrassment

Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 31 > Article 6 - Grand Jury

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Arraignment: A proceeding in which an individual who is accused of committing a crime is brought into court, told of the charges, and asked to plead guilty or not guilty.
  • Court reporter: A person who makes a word-for-word record of what is said in court and produces a transcript of the proceedings upon request.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Grand jury: agreement providing that a lender will delay exercising its rights (in the case of a mortgage,
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Juror: A person who is on the jury.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
  • Recess: A temporary interruption of the legislative business.
  • Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.