Arizona

Criminal Procedure

Rule 12.2 – Grounds to Disqualify a Grand Juror

A grand juror is disqualified from serving in any particular matter if the juror is:

(a) a witness in the matter;
(b) interested directly or indirectly in the matter under investigation;
(c) related within the fourth degree by either consanguinity or affinity to a person under investigation, a victim, or a witness; or
(d) biased or prejudiced in favor of either the State or a person under investigation.

Ariz. R. Crim. P. 12.2

Added August 31, 2017, effective January 1, 2018.

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Former Rule 12.2, relating to grounds for disqualification, was abrogated effective January 1, 2018.