Rule 3A:5. The Grand Jury

(a) Who May Be Present. — Only the grand jurors and the witness under

examination and, if directed by the court, an interpreter may be present during the hearing

of evidence by a grand jury. Only the grand jurors may be present during their

deliberations and voting.

(b) Secrecy. — No obligation of secrecy may be imposed upon any person except in

accordance with law.

(c) Finding and Return of Indictment. — The indictment must be endorsed "A True

Bill" or "Not a True Bill" and signed by the foreman. The indictment must be returned by

the grand jury in open court.

(d) Motion to Dismiss. — A motion to dismiss the indictment may be based on

constitutional objections to the array or on the lack of legal qualification of an individual

juror.

PART THREE A

CRIMINAL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE