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Are there questions during voir dire that prospective juror's don't have to answer?
Different court systems may have different ways of handling this situation, and I will answer ONLY from MY experience. All jurors are asked the same basic questions and all must answer them. Based on certain responses jurors may make on their juror questionnaire, they may be asked additional questions based on those responses. If they don't wish to answer a specific question in open voir dire (in front of the entire jury pool), they may request permission to approach the bench (judge) and answer that question only to the judge (of course it is required that the attorneys for both sides and the court stenographer will also be a party to the conference).
Why are people exempt from jury duty?
members of the armed forces on active duty members of professional fire and police departments; and "public officers" of federal, state or local governments, who are actively engaged full-time in the performance of public duties. -BrainQuiz
What is a jury interview called?
voir dire
What is the goal of the voir dire process?
To select a jury
What Is the legal term for the process of selecting a jury?
Voir dire, from the French to "speak the truth."
Is voir dire important to attend?
Yes, or you could be charged for failing to show up for jury duty. You can't come and go as you please. This is the time where the prospective jurors are polled to find out if there is any reason you shouldn't be on the jury. Quite important.
What is sequestered voir dire?
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.
What would be an attorney's motivation for using a peremptory challenge during the voir dire?
Because, for whatever reason, they do not want that person on the jury.
What is A challenge in which an attorney has broad discretion in excusing jurors?
It is called a PEREMPTORY CHALLENGE and is exercised during the Voir Dire portion of jury selection.
What is voir dire?
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.
What is the name of the group of people who has been called for jury duty?
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.
Sample Voir Dire in a Child Custody Case?
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.
Explain the voir dire process in the state of Florida?
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.
What are the release dates for Franklin and Bash - 2011 Voir Dire 2-6?
Franklin and Bash - 2011 Voir Dire 2-6 was released on: USA: 10 July 2012 Finland: 21 December 2012
