Rule 12.2 Grounds to Disqualify a Grand Juror

A grand juror cannot serve on a case if they have a personal connection to it. This includes being a witness in the case, having a financial or personal interest in what is being investigated, or being related to someone involved, such as the person under investigation, a victim, or a witness.

The rule about relatives covers family connections up to the fourth degree. This includes close family like parents, siblings, and children, but also extends to cousins, aunts, uncles, and similar relatives, whether by blood or marriage.

A grand juror also cannot serve if they are biased toward either side, meaning they already favor the government's case or already favor the person being investigated. The goal is to have jurors who can review the facts fairly, without any personal stake in the outcome.