If the defendant is in custody or has given bail on a charge investigated by the grand jury and nine jurors do not concur in finding an indictment, the foreman or acting foreman shall so report to the court in writing forthwith.

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 21-416

  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Writing: includes printing. See Arizona Laws 1-215
  Previous section
Next section  
 Article 1 Contents