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During the first phase of a district court trial, a _____ hears the charges against the defendant and issues an indictment.

A.
petit jury
B.
grand jury
C.
district board
D.
peer review board

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B - grand jury ......
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During the first phase of a district court trial,a grand jury hears the charges against the defendant and issues an indictment.

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