Jury Selection
/ˈdʒʊəri səˈlɛkʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of choosing jurors from a pool of candidates to serve on a jury for a trial.
The judge oversaw the jury selection to ensure impartiality.
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Jury selection is critical to ensure a fair trial by allowing removal of biased or unqualified jurors through voir dire and challenges.
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