Juror Selection
/ˈdʒʊrər səˈlɛkʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of choosing individuals from a jury pool to serve on a jury for a legal proceeding.
The judge supervised the juror selection to ensure fairness.
- (n.) The legal procedures and criteria used to accept or exclude potential jurors, including voir dire examination.
During juror selection, attorneys conducted thorough questioning to identify biases.
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Commentary
Juror selection is critical for impartiality in trials; understanding procedural rules governing challenges can affect trial outcomes.
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