The appellants challenge the constitutionality of section 253-a of the Code of Criminal Procedure, the statute which authorizes the grand jury to submit a report to the court concerning noncriminal misconduct or neglect in office by a public officer or employee.
The appeal is properly before us, whether the proceeding under section 253-a be regarded as criminal or civil.
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