California § 940 - An indictment cannot be found without concurrence of at least 14 grand jurors in
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 940 — An indictment cannot be found without concurrence of at least 14 grand jurors in, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 940. An indictment cannot be found without concurrence of at least 14 grand jurors in
An indictment cannot be found without concurrence of at least 14 grand jurors in a county in which the required number of members of the grand jury prescribed by Section 888.2 is 23, at least eight grand jurors in a county in which the required number of members is 11, and at least 12 grand jurors in all other counties. When so found it shall be endorsed, âA true bill,â and the endorsement shall be signed by the foreman of the grand jury.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 940
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 940 cover?
Section 940 ("An indictment cannot be found without concurrence of at least 14 grand jurors in") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 940?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 940 apply to my situation?
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