The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1888-12-06


eulitIcd IL he present) or by the
foreman of the grAnd jury; but ary
member OF the .ranA jury may IN
On re cf witnesses Gale before yoi r
,dy.
!ne rule that governs yon as to
! the mea sure ri evidenre. ah.c.i &c
Gnirts yuu 10 find an'l retu.n an in
dictnei,t, differs from Tie rn!c .iSinI
the measure ut evidence required 10
wa, runi cpnviction upon final trial.
The rul. arrllcah HE to lurr action.
is, that il the evidence shows that
an ufiense has been committed, and
that the accused, or any other person.
i, bsobao.y guilty oi It's commission.
1t Is your duty TO indict; whereas,
upon final trial of lie accused, the
evidence against him must be so
iull, and strong. ard convincing, as
to satisfy the trial jury bsyoHa al,
reasonable acaol Of his guilt To
anthorlze his convict on.
If. therefore after you have heard
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c,Teiuily cun- ideied it. together
W th the law rel ting to the nfiense
complained of. you are If the opinion
tiat the person charged is probably
guilty of the alleged offensr. Won
should find and return an indct
ment therefor against him.
The Prosecuting Attorney, who
il learned in the law. and well
qualified to do sn, and III every way
trust worthy, will advise You rs to
the law of each case that shall come
before you. and you should heed
and follow his advi''e; but iha'
officer has no risht to express 20 you
any opinion upon the question
whether you should indict, in any
cise.
At Ioss. twelve of your number
N Is, agree to the finding of an in
d;ctment. and when found. it is the
duty of your foreman. to sign his
n,me to the Endorsement "a true
b II" on the back of the indlci men:.
whether be concnrs in tbs finding OF
tho indlci ment or not.
Indictments for mls,lemeanors
Excepting Tor violations of The
Iiqnor statutes of the State) must in
each case be inlorsed for costs by
the prosecuting witness. bcfoie you
are authorized to return the same
to the court. A misiemeanor Is an
ofiense punishable by fine, or oy i'm
pr'sonment in tie county Jail, or Ivy
both such fine and imprisonment.
There are ;wo remaining and
especially important parts Of y. ur
oath. TO which 1T is the duty OF The
court to direct your particular a,ten
ton. viz: the part cnjoining upon
yon secrecy respecting tie froSeea
i:,gs Of yo:sr ooIv. and the part
which touches the u.ot;0ss which
must, and the u,o.;1se which must |
net. move and control your action
aud proceedings as grand jury
"The eoaase, of tie State. yoa-"
c5vas, and you,- te,lozvS, yon shail'
keep secret. unless called on in a"
''eourI of justice to make dlsclos .
lures; and you shall present no"
person through IN ,ice. hatred"
or i'll will. nor shall you leave"
'any person unp'escnted through
fear. favor. or affection, or for
any reward or hope thereof; but"
IN ali your prcsen menls, Jon'
shall present the ruth. Ihe who e.
truth. and nothing but the truth"
according to the best of Your ski!l'
'and understanding"
The purpose and object of this in
JUNCTION of secrecy. is two fold first
o protect eich and all the members
# your body from annoying inquiry.
In'l perhaps abuse, in relation to
'our aclion and proceedings either .
Turing your session or after it is
'ver; and, secondly. 10 prevent
knowledge of your findings coming
o the accused persons, whereby they I
nay he moved to escape. Tie pro |
is,on IN your oath as to secrecy. is I
by further statutory ]
viz:
Section 1901 Of the Few. oraIu'es. I
r vides that mo grand juror shall I
l>c!ose that an Indictment has ,
cen found against per. on not in (
nstotly or under pail. until the in i
icl ment is fled an The case dock i
ted" +
Section 1906 provides that 'no +
rand Juror shall he allowed to state =
r testify iss a@y cart in what {;
.anncr lie or other members of lie L
rand jury voted on any question !,
eiore them, or what opinion wrs !
xrresse'l by any juror in relation :
such question" This injunction i
secrecy is for The public good !!
nj for your personal protection. L
nd ii must be scrupu!pus!y /.
not only Will yonr j.
ssion continues, but ever after 1t !.
oses. II Is no boG;y's business 4
pw you have vn!eh, oi wha. "pin !.
n Won taye exp. ..eSsed: Wo coz7i \