Persons authorized to be present during sessions of grand jury

No person other than the grand jurors, the witnesses under examination, the district attorneys or assistant district attorneys, or others authorized by law to present evidence to the grand jury, a grand jury reporter or stenographer, and an interpreter, if any, shall be present during sessions of the grand jury; provided, however, that this rule shall not be construed as prohibiting the use of sound recording devices by the district attorney while witnesses are giving their testimony before the grand jury. No person other than the grand jurors shall be present during their deliberation and voting. Committee Comments