The grand jury shall consist of not less than thirteen (13) nor more than twenty-three (23) persons. Whenever the attorney general shall by motion in writing make application to any justice of the superior court for a grand jury to consist of twenty-three (23) persons, the motion shall immediately be granted. History of Section.P.L. 1920, ch. 1948, § 40; G.L. 1923, ch. 329, § 40; G.L. 1938, ch. 506, § 38; G.L., ch. 506, § 36; P.L. 1939, ch. 700, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 12-11-1.
Rhode Island Legal Code