People v. Doe

OPINION OF THE COURT

Lorraine S. Miller, J.

This case presents a novel question concerning the extent of the court’s supervisory jurisdiction over pending Grand Jury proceedings. The specific issue raised herein is whether a court may require a prosecutor to discontinue Grand Jury proceedings, prior to the return of an indictment, and direct *830presentation before another Grand Jury, upon a finding that the initial proceeding is tainted to such a degree that it fails to conform to the letter and spirit of CPL article 190 et seq. This issue is one of apparent first impression and arose in the…