14-8020. Grand jury proceedings; findings.
I hereby certify that at least eight members of the grand jury have found that there is probable cause to accuse __________________ (person accused) of __________________ (name of offense) and to return an indictment against __________________ (person accused).
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Foreperson
USE NOTES
If this instruction is used, a separate findings form should be used for each offense charged. An indictment, a "true bill," will then be returned by the grand jury for any offenses for which probable cause is found within twenty-four hours following the day upon which the indictment is voted. The indictment shall be filed with the district court clerk. If probable cause is found for one or more offenses, the district attorney will complete Rule 9-204 NMRA and present it to the grand jury for signing. If this instruction is used, it is not to be included in the district court file. It has been included as an aid to the district attorney in performing the duty of assisting the grand jury.
[Amended by Supreme Court Order No. 08-8300-008, effective March 21, 2008.]