True Bill (Noun)
Meaning
An indictment endorsed by a grand jury.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The district attorney was relieved to hear that the grand jury had voted to issue a true bill, clearing the way for a trial.
- If a majority of the grand jury believes the accused should stand trial, they return a true bill of indictment.
- In many states, the only requirement for an indictment to proceed is for a grand jury to vote for a true bill.
- If a true bill is issued by the grand jury, the next step would typically be a trial.
- To return a true bill, at least nine members of the 23-member grand jury must vote to indict.