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5 canonical passages across 3 cases, quoted by 230 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side: they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from Douglas Oil Co. of Cal. v. Petrol Stops Northwest.
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Douglas Oil Co. of Cal. v. Petrol Stops Northwest Anchor | green | “parties seeking grand jury transcripts under rule 6(e) must show that the material they seek is needed to avoid a possible injustice in another judicial proceeding, that the need for disclosure is greater than the need for continued secrecy, and that their request is structured …” | 105 |
| 2 | Douglas Oil Co. of Cal. v. Petrol Stops Northwest | green | “the proper functioning of our grand jury system depends upon the secrecy of grand jury proceedings.” | 73 |
| 3 | United States v. Procter & Gamble Co. | green | “the grand jury as a public institution serving the community might suffer if those testifying today knew that the secrecy of their testimony would be lifted tomorrow.” | 20 |
| 4 | United States v. Sells Engineering, Inc. | green | “a strong showing of particularized need” | 19 |
| 5 | United States v. Sells Engineering, Inc. | green | “to require a strong showing of particularized need for grand jury materials before any disclosure will be permitted.” | 13 |
A red or yellow flag on a member means the underlying case has negative treatment: for those, check the case page before relying on the passage.