{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "cpl", "section": "190.05", "citation": "CPL § 190.05", "heading": "Grand jury; definition and general functions", "text": ["§ 190.05 Grand jury; definition and general functions.", "A grand jury is a body consisting of not less than sixteen nor more than twenty-three persons, impaneled by a superior court and constituting a part of such court, the functions of which are to hear and examine evidence concerning offenses and concerning misconduct, nonfeasance and neglect in public office, whether criminal or otherwise, and to take action with respect to such evidence as provided in section 190.60."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CPL/190.05", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "A grand jury is a body of **not less than 16 nor more than 23 persons** ★, impaneled by a **superior court** (a court that can try felonies) and forming part of that court. Its job: hear and examine evidence about **offenses** and about **misconduct, nonfeasance, and neglect in public office** (whether criminal or not), then take action under § 190.60.", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/cpl/190.05", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}