JURY SELECTION.

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JURY SELECTION

Jury Summons How do you get summoned? Drivers License vs. Voter Registration Do you have to go? Write a letter / call to be dismissed: Job (can’t lose job if you go) Explain situation

Selecting Jurors Jury Pool of hundreds of potential jurors Given a number When court room is ready they randomly select jurors / number

Jury Selection VOIR DIRE Challenges: General Questions – all the same Challenges: 1. Cause – a specific reason is given as to why the lawyers don’t want you on jury (unlimited) 2. Peremptory – no reason is given (limited)

Jury Selection Activity 12 Jurors remain – not challenged for cause Prosecution and Defense Teams have 2 Peremptory Challenges each Match up with opposing side (turn in): Tell the other side who you used peremptory challenges on and why – and write down Agree on 6 person jury (include juror #’s) and briefly explain why you selected or allowed them

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