What does the term 'no bill' signify in grand jury proceedings?

What does the term 'no bill' signify in grand jury proceedings?

• A. Indictment is issued
• B. No indictment is issued
• C. The case goes to trial
• D. The defendant is convicted

Answer: (B)

In grand jury proceedings, “no bill” means the grand jury did not find enough evidence to charge the person, so no indictment is issued. The grand jury weighs the prosecutor’s evidence to decide whether there is probable cause to proceed; when there’s a “true bill,” an indictment is issued and the case moves toward trial. A “no bill” stops that charging step for now; the prosecutor might re-present the case later with more evidence or pursue different charges, depending on the jurisdiction. A trial, conviction, or any ruling on guilt does not come from the grand jury decision itself.

In grand jury proceedings, “no bill” means the grand jury did not find enough evidence to charge the person, so no indictment is issued. The grand jury weighs the prosecutor’s evidence to decide whether there is probable cause to proceed; when there’s a “true bill,” an indictment is issued and the case moves toward trial. A “no bill” stops that charging step for now; the prosecutor might re-present the case later with more evidence or pursue different charges, depending on the jurisdiction. A trial, conviction, or any ruling on guilt does not come from the grand jury decision itself.