How Does Jury Selection Work?

When a jury is needed for a trial, the group of qualified jurors is taken to the courtroom where the trial will take place. The judge and the attorneys then ask the potential jurors questions to determine their suitability to serve on the jury, a process called voir dire.

What are the three stages of jury selection?

of the California Code of Civil Procedure.
  • Step 1: Selection of a Jury.
  • Step 2: The Trial.
  • Step 3: Jury Deliberations.

How do they select jurors?

Lawyers and judges select juries by a process known as "voir dire," which is Latin for "to speak the truth." In voir dire, the judge and attorneys for both sides ask potential jurors questions to determine if they are competent and suitable to serve in the case.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

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