California · Penal Code
PEN §891: Every person who, by any means whatsoever, willfully and knowingly, and without knowledge and consent of the grand jury, records, or attempts to record, all or part of the proceedings of any grand jur
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It is unlawful to record or observe grand jury deliberations or voting without consent, or to attempt to do so. Grand jurors may take notes for their official duties.
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