Section 914 Of Article 1. General Provisions From California Penal Code >> Title 4. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 3. >> Article 1.
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. (a) When the grand jury is impaneled and sworn, it shall be
charged by the court. In doing so, the court shall give the grand
jurors such information as it deems proper, or as is required by law,
as to their duties, and as to any charges for public offenses
returned to the court or likely to come before the grand jury.
(b) To assist a grand jury in the performance of its statutory
duties regarding civil matters, the court, in consultation with the
district attorney, the county counsel, and at least one former grand
juror, shall ensure that a grand jury that considers or takes action
on civil matters receives training that addresses, at a minimum,
report writing, interviews, and the scope of the grand jury's
responsibility and statutory authority.
(c) Any costs incurred by the court as a result of this section
shall be absorbed by the court or the county from existing resources.