Which of the Following Justifies Grand Jury Secrecy

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following justifies grand jury secrecy?

• A) The confidentiality of proceedings protects the independence and free deliberations of the grand jury.
• B) The secrecy protects individuals required to testify before the grand jury and encourages witnesses to testify openly without fear of retribution.
• C) Confidentiality helps to ensure that individuals who may be indicted do not flee the jurisdiction to avoid impending criminal charges.
• D) Only a and b
• E) All of the above

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