Pen. Code, § 940 · Chapter 1. Finding and Presentment of the Indictment
Pen. Code, § 940
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
An indictment cannot be found without concurrence of at least 14 grand jurors in a county in which the required number of members of the grand jury prescribed by Section 888.2 is 23, at least eight grand jurors in a county in which the required number of members is 11, and at least 12 grand jurors in all other counties. When so found it shall be endorsed, “A true bill,” and the endorsement shall be signed by the foreman of the grand jury.
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History
Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 295, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1995.
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