Grand jurors shall be drawn, summoned and returned in the same manner as jurors for trials, and talesmen, not exceeding 5, under the direction of the court may be returned by the sheriff or other officer.
RSA 600:1
RS 176:20. CS 186:21. GS 242:2. GL 260:2. PS 253:2. PL 367 :2. RL 427:2.