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true bill

Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary

The name for the decision by a grand jury that the evidence presented to it, contained in the prosecutor's indictment, justifies charging the defendant with a crime. This decision results in the indictment being sent to the trial court. (See: grand jury, indictment)

Definition provided by Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary.

August 19, 2010, 5:26 pm