Local Rule Local Criminal Rule 6-1: The Grand Jury

Local Criminal Rule 6-1 - The Grand Jury

(a) Grand Jury Miscellaneous Case. The clerk will assign each newly impaneled grand jury a miscellaneous case number and will maintain the grand jury miscellaneous case under seal.

(b) Extension of Session. A petition to extend the session of an impaneled grand jury must be filed in the grand jury miscellaneous case.

(c) Pre-Indictment Challenge to a Grand Jury Subpoena or Proceeding.

(1) Any pre-indictment challenge to a grand jury subpoena or a grand jury proceeding must be made in writing and filed on paper with the clerk. The clerk will assign the pre-indictment challenge a miscellaneous case number and will maintain the matter under seal.

(2) A motion to quash the appearance of a witness or the production of records commanded by a grand jury subpoena must be filed and served upon the United States no later than 48 hours prior to the appearance or production date unless good cause exists for a later filing. The challenged subpoena must be attached as an exhibit to the motion.