Derechos y procesos del gran jurado en Washington

Explicación Simple

Un gran jurado es un grupo de personas que investiga delitos en un lugar. Si alguien es llamado a testificar, tiene derecho a un abogado que le explique sus derechos.

Es como cuando en la escuela un grupo de estudiantes investiga un problema en el aula. Si un estudiante tiene dudas sobre lo que puede decir, puede pedir ayuda a un maestro.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan es llamado a testificar sobre un robo en su vecindario. Antes de hablar, su abogado le explica que puede no decir nada que lo incrimine. Si Juan tiene dudas, puede salir de la sala para hablar con su abogado.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

The cost of any such transcript made available shall be borne by the applicant. RCW 10.27.100 - Inquiry as to offenses -- Duties -- Investigation The grand jurors shall inquire into every offense triable within the county for which any person has been held to answer, if an indictment has not been found or an information filed in such case, and all other indictable offenses within the county which are presented to them by a public attorney or otherwise come to their knowledge. If a grand juror knows or has reason to believe that an indictable offense, triable within the county, has been committed, he shall declare such a fact to his fellow jurors who may begin an investigation. In such investigation the grand juror may be sworn as a witness. RCW 10.27.110 - Duration of sessions -- Extensions The length of time which a grand jury may sit after being convened shall not exceed sixty days. Before expiration of the sixty day period and any extensions, and upon showing of good cause, the court may order the grand jury panel extended for a period not to exceed sixty days. RCW 10.27.120 - Self-incrimination -- Right to counsel Any individual called to testify before a grand jury or special inquiry judge, whether as a witness or principal, if not represented by an attorney appearing with the witness before the grand jury or special inquiry judge, must be told of his privilege against self-incrimination. Such an individual has a right to representation by an attorney to advise him as to his rights, obligations and duties before the grand jury or special inquiry judge, and must be informed of this right. The attorney may be present during all proceedings attended by his client unless immunity has been granted pursuant to RCW 10.27.130. After immunity has been granted,