Within the meaning of this chapter:
 1. An indictment is found when it is duly presented by the grand jury in open court and filed.

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Terms Used In Iowa Code 802.8

  • 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.
 2. An information is found when it is filed.