Minnesota § 628.54 - CAUSES OF OBJECTION TO JUROR; HOW TRIED; DECISION ENTERED

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§ 628.54. CAUSES OF OBJECTION TO JUROR; HOW TRIED; DECISION ENTERED

An objection to an individual grand juror may be based on the cause that the grand juror:

(1) is less than 18 years of age;

(2) is not a citizen of the United States;

(3) has not resided in this state 30 days;

(4) lacks mental capacity;

(5) is a prosecutor upon a charge against the defendant;

(6) is a witness on the part of the prosecution, and has been served with process or bound by recognizance as such; or

(7) is of a state of mind in reference to the case or to either party which shall satisfy the court, in the exercise of a sound discretion, that the juror cannot act impartially and without prejudice to the substantial rights of the party objecting.

History:

(10615) RL s 5273; 1973 c 468 s 1; 1979 c 233 s 30; 1986 c 444; 2013 c 59 art 3 s 19

Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes

Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Minnesota Statutes § 628.54 cover?

Section 628.54 ("CAUSES OF OBJECTION TO JUROR; HOW TRIED; DECISION ENTERED") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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