What is in the Target Letter
A target letter informs the recipient that he or she is being called as a witness to testify before the grand jury. It offers a brief explanation of what the grand jury is and what its role is in the prosecution of federal crimes. The letter will also inform the recipient of what the suspected criminal activity is and warn the recipient that he or she is prohibited from destroying any potential evidence relating to the suspected criminal activity. Finally, the target letter informs the recipient of his or her rights when testifying before grand jury. Informing a suspect of his or her rights is not a legal requirement, but it is the policy of the Department of Justice to do so. The rights that a suspect will be informed of are:
What criminal activity the witness is suspected of committing;
That the witness has the right not to incriminate him or herself;
That anything the witness says can be used against him or her; and,
That the witness will be allowed to step out of the grand jury room to consult with legal counsel if he or she desires to do so.
https://www.federalcharges.com/target-letter-pre-indictment/
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