What are attorneys looking for in jurors?
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What are attorneys looking for in 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.
What happens if a juror knows a witness?
Jurors are supposed to be impartial and they are supposed to be asked if they know the defendant or any of the witnesses to be called at trial. If the juror knows a witness he or she should be excused from the panel. The attorney for the defendant should make that application as a challenge for cause.
Is voir dire public?
Voir dire- Voir dire refers to the process of jury selection. Once the jury is chosen, the public has a right to access the names and addresses of all jurors and their alternates. The information is available in the public record, and transcripts of the voir dire jury selection proceeding can also be obtained.
