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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)  is insane; 

    (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; 

    (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. 

    HIST: (10615) RL s 5273; 1973 c 468 s 1; 1979 c 233 s 30; 1986 
 c 444 

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