Arizona § 21-414 - Number of grand jurors necessary to indict

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§ 21-414. Number of grand jurors necessary to indict

A. An indictment shall not be returned without concurrence of at least nine grand jurors. When an indictment is returned, the foreman or acting foreman shall endorse it a "true bill" and sign it.

B. An indictment shall not be dismissed on the ground that one or more members of the grand jury were not legally qualified if it appears that nine or more qualified jurors concurred in returning the indictment.

Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 21-414

What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 21-414 cover?

Section 21-414 ("Number of grand jurors necessary to indict") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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