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Rule 6 Challenges for Cause

A prospective juror may be challenged for cause on any one or more of the following grounds:

(a) Lack of qualifications as provided in 46.1505 ASCA;

(b) Relationship of consanguinity or affinity within the third degree to the prosecutor, defense attorney or defendant;

(c) Standing in the relationship of guardian and ward, master and servant, employer and employee, principal and agent, or debtor and creditor to the prosecutor or the defendant;

(d) Having an unqualified opinion or belief as to the guilt or innocence of the defendant; or

(e) Bias or prejudice.