During deliberations and voting, who may be present in the grand jury room?

During deliberations and voting, who may be present in the grand jury room?

• A. District attorney only
• B. District attorney, clerk or other public servant, stenographer, and attorney for witness
• C. Grand jurors and a witness
• D. Clerk only

Answer: (B)

Deliberations and voting in a grand jury are private, and only the people essential to conducting the process may be present. The district attorney leads the proceedings and questions witnesses, so their presence is required. A clerk or other public servant helps with administration and keeping the process orderly. A stenographer records what happens, ensuring an accurate transcript. If a witness has legal counsel, that attorney may be present to protect the witness’s rights. With the grand jurors themselves in the room, this combination supports confidentiality, proper documentation, and a fair process. Other individuals would risk compromising secrecy or disrupting the proceedings.

Deliberations and voting in a grand jury are private, and only the people essential to conducting the process may be present. The district attorney leads the proceedings and questions witnesses, so their presence is required. A clerk or other public servant helps with administration and keeping the process orderly. A stenographer records what happens, ensuring an accurate transcript. If a witness has legal counsel, that attorney may be present to protect the witness’s rights. With the grand jurors themselves in the room, this combination supports confidentiality, proper documentation, and a fair process. Other individuals would risk compromising secrecy or disrupting the proceedings.