Juror Competence
/ˈdʒʊərər ˈkɒmpɪtəns/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal standard or evaluation assessing whether a juror possesses the necessary mental capacity, understanding, and impartiality to perform juror duties effectively.
The court questioned the juror competence before allowing participation in the trial.
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- juror competence
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Commentary
Juror competence is critical to ensure a fair trial; challenges to juror competence typically occur during voir dire to exclude unfit jurors.
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