Legal Opinion

In re the 1976 Arapahoe County Statutory Grand Jury

Supreme Court of Colorado

Decided November 29, 1977No. 27652Published

1Opinion of the CourtJustice Erickson

On appeal, the provisions of Crim. P. 6.7 (1976 Supp.), relating to grand jury reports, are before us for interpretation. Two issues are presented: Was it within the discretion of the trial judge to expunge or suppress the “Special Report of the 1976 Arapahoe County Statutory Grand Jury”? And, if so, did the trial judge abuse his discretion? We affirm the ruling of the trial judge and find no abuse of discretion.

We have previously reviewed the history and the scope of the grand • jury function. See Losavio v. Kikel, 187 Colo. 148, 529 P.2d 306 (1974); Gher v. District Court, 183 Colo. 316,…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. United States v. John K. Briggs, Robert Wayne Beverly and John C. ChambersCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1975
  2. People v. SUPERIOR COURT (1973 GRAND JURY)California Supreme Court · 1975
  3. Gher v. DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR COUNTY OF ADAMSSupreme Court of Colorado · 1973
  4. In Re Report of Grand Jury Proceedings Filed on June 15, 1972. Appeal of Honorable Jerry WoodardCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1973
  5. Losavio v. KikelSupreme Court of Colorado · 1974

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