A petit jury is subjected to voir dire. This involves questioning each juror, often in written form and orally to learn about biases, etc.
A petit jury, which is the regular jury that listens to testimony and renders a verdict in a trial, is subjected to voir dire. This process involves questioning potential jurors to ensure impartiality and suitability to serve on the jury.
In some jurisdictions, prospective jurors can refuse to answer questions if they believe their response could infringe on their privacy or lead to prejudice. However, jurors must typically answer questions relevant to their ability to be impartial in the case.
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voir dire
To select a jury
Voir dire, from the French to "speak the truth."
Yes, voir dire is important to attend. It is the process through which potential jurors are questioned by the judge or attorneys to determine their qualifications and suitability to serve on a jury. It allows both sides to gather information about potential biases or prejudices that could impact the jury's decision-making. Attending voir dire can help ensure a fair and impartial jury is selected.
Voir dire is the process of questioning members of the jury pool conducted by both the defense and prosecution prior to choosing jurors to sit on the jury panel. Whereas this process usually takes place in open court, a 'sequestered' voire dire would mean that the jury panel was questioned in a 'closed' situation with only the judge, court clerk, court stenographer, Bailiff, defendant/respondant, and the opposing lawyers present.
Because, for whatever reason, they do not want that person on the jury.
It is called a PEREMPTORY CHALLENGE and is exercised during the Voir Dire portion of jury selection.
Voir dire refers to the questioning of prospective jurors, during the jury selection process, by the judge and attorneys. It is used as a means to determine a bias in any juror which may make them unable to judge the issues fairly. When people respond to a jury summons, they gather at the court house to form a pool of potential jurors from which they are called in groups for specific criminal or civil trials. There they are questioned by attorneys for each side and/or the trial judge about their background, life experiences, and opinions to determine whether they can weigh the evidence fairly and objectively. This process is called voir dire, an Anglo-French term meaning "to speak the truth." Voir dire may also involve questioning of an expert witness to determine the level of competency or a hearing held outside the presence of the jury during a trial.
The jury pool is the group from which potential juror's names are taken and sent summons. Before and during voir dire, the potential jurors are often referred to as the jury pool again.
Only Texas allows juries in custody cases, but jury questions are not allowed in advance. You get the next batch of available jurors on the list.
Voir dire is a preliminary examination of a witness by the judge in which he is required to speak the truth with respect to the questions put to him; if he appears incompetent,e.g on the ground that he is not of sound mind,he is rejected.
Franklin and Bash - 2011 Voir Dire 2-6 was released on: USA: 10 July 2012 Finland: 21 December 2012