Can a Grand Jury "hang?"

[justiceischeap]

We've all heard of hung juries in criminal and civil cases but can a grand jury hang? And if it can, what happens then?

[iscooterliberally]

1. I think the case gets tossed back to the prosecutor and they have to come back and try again.

My wife served on a Federal Grand Jury for 18 months. She said they kicked back more cases than they indicted because the cops or the DA left too many questions unanswered. I've never served on an Grand Jury, but it seemed to me like it was a trial run for a case so the prosecutors could fill in the holes and get it ready for a trial jury.

[Travis_0004]

2. No

9 or more 'guilty' voted to indicte.
8 or less 'guilty' votes means they issue a no bill.

I know they are not finding guilt or innocence, only if the case can proceed to trial, I was just trying use clear terms that would be understood.

[justiceischeap]

4. Good. Thank you. nt

[LittleBlue]

3. Wouldn't that be anti-climactic?

All this fuss and nothing happens. Hopefully they reached a decision.

[brooklynite]

5. Double Jeopardy doesn't apply

If they aren't charged, the DA can always return with new evidence.