For which crimes are Grand Jury and Indictment procedures used?

• A. Felonies
• B. Misdemeanors
• C. Traffic offenses
• D. All offenses

Answer: (A)

Grand jury review and indictment are used for serious crimes, typically felonies. The grand jury’s role is to assess whether there is enough evidence to charge someone with a felony, without determining guilt. If there’s enough evidence, they issue an indictment, which is the formal charge that starts the criminal case. For less serious offenses like misdemeanors, or routine traffic violations, charging usually happens through an information or complaint rather than a grand jury indictment. So the procedures described are associated with felonies, not misdemeanors or traffic offenses.