New Hampshire Grand Jury Instruction

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This form is a sample jury instruction wherein the court instructs the jury that the Grand Jury's indictment is not evidence of guilt but merely an accusation, and that defendant is presumed innocent. You must ascertain whether this sample instruction complies with the law in your jurisdiction.

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County grand juries develop areas to examine by two avenues: juror interests and public complaints. Complaints filed by the public are kept confidential. The protection of whistleblowers is one of the primary reasons for the confidential nature of the grand jury's work.

Thousands of New Hampshire citizens are called for jury service each year, serving as partners with the court in the administration of justice. Names of potential jurors are randomly selected from a list of driver's license holders and registered voters, ensuring that juries represent a cross-section of the community.

As stated above, the federal grand jury's function is to determine whether a person shall be tried for a serious federal crime alleged to have been committed within the district where it sits.

If you are age 70 or over and have either a physical or mental disability or impairment you may be excused from jury service.

Depositions. (a) A party may take as many depositions as necessary to adequately prepare a case for trial so long as the combined total of deposition hours does not exceed 20 unless otherwise stipulated by counsel or ordered by the court for good cause shown.

To request an excuse or postponement, you must submit a Request for Jury Service Postponement/Excuse form. The form is available in eJuror after you complete the summons questions, or you may contact the court's jury clerk to request that a form be sent to you.

The superior court will dismiss without prejudice all felony complaints and enhanced misdemeanors if the defendant has not been indicted within 60 days after the defendant has appeared in superior court to answer to the charge.

For Grand Jurors. A Grand Jury considers evidence presented by the County Attorney or the Attorney General and decides whether there is sufficient evidence to formally charge a person with committing a crime. The Grand Jury does not decide if a person is guilty or innocent.

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New Hampshire Grand Jury Instruction