SINCE WHEN?
An Introduction to Felony Criminal Practice and the Grand Jury Process (excerpt from link):
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Many defendants, however, when faced with a felony charge, elect to be indicted [instead of plea bargaining] and proceed to trial. Additionally, every person charged by way of felony complaint has the right to have a Grand Jury hear the evidence against them, and that Grand Jury will decide whether or not the felony charges can stand.<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
From your link:
“In New York State . . . “
The last I looked, Sanford is in FL.