Scope of Permissible Evidence Before the Grand Jury

• Jurisdiction: Maryland

VII. Scope of permissible evidence before the grand jury

A. Inadmissible and illegal evidence

The prosecutor may present any evidence to the grand jury, including inadmissible evidence, e.g., hearsay evidence, illegally obtained evidence, and may ask leading questions. The prosecutor may explain the law and may express an opinion on the legal significance of the evidence. ABA Standards for Criminal Justice—Prosecution Function & Defense Function 63 (3d ed.).

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