A grand jury shall consist of twelve persons, and the assent of nine jurors shall be necessary for the returning of a true bill; but, upon motion of the district attorney and for good cause shown, the court may cause to be convened, impaneled, and sworn a grand jury consisting of twenty-three members, and the assent of twelve members shall be necessary for the returning of a true bill when said grand jury consists of twenty-three members. At any meeting of the grand jury at least nine grand jurors shall constitute a quorum.
Source: L. 70: R&RE, p. 244, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 78-6-2. L. 89: Entire section amended, p. 778, § 1, effective July 1.