Who presents cases to the grand jury, which votes to indict if they find probable cause?

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The key idea is that prosecutors are the ones who present cases to the grand jury. They call witnesses, present the evidence, and explain how the facts meet the probable cause standard for charging. The grand jury then decides whether there is enough evidence to indict; if there is, they issue an indictment, and if not, they return a no-bill. The judge oversees the process but does not present the case, the defense attorney isn’t part of the grand jury presentation, and while police gather evidence and may testify, they do not present the case—the prosecutor does.