What is a jury selection process?

A jury selection process, also known as voir dire (“to speak the truth” in French), is the process of selecting qualified individuals to serve on a jury in a court case in California. According to the California Rules of Court, jury selection begins with a list of potential jurors who are randomly selected from a list of eligible jurors (voters, licensed drivers, or other qualified persons). The attorneys for each side then question the potential jurors by asking them questions about any prior knowledge they may have of the case, their opinions on the law, and any other relevant topics. The attorneys then have the opportunity to “challenge” the jurors, meaning they can ask the jurors to be removed from the jury for any reason they believe makes the juror biased or unsuitable for serving on the jury. After the challenge process is complete, a jury of 12 people is selected by the judge and sworn in to serve on the jury. The jury selection process is designed to ensure that only members of the community deemed to be impartial and honest are selected to serve on a jury.

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