N.Y. Criminal Procedure Law § 190.05: Grand jury; definition and general functions

§ 190.05 Grand jury; definition and general functions.

A grand jury is a body consisting of not less than sixteen nor more

than twenty-three persons, impaneled by a superior court and

constituting a part of such court, the functions of which are to hear

and examine evidence concerning offenses and concerning misconduct,

nonfeasance and neglect in public office, whether criminal or otherwise,

and to take action with respect to such evidence as provided in section

190.60.