A grand jury indictment is a formal charge issued when a panel of citizens finds probable cause that a crime occurred. Used in federal and some state cases, it protects individuals from baseless prosecution, ensuring the government demonstrates sufficient evidence before a trial. Ultimately, it benefits defendants by filtering weak cases and the public by upholding legal accountability.
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