It starts with a large group of citizens randomly selected from public records — like voter rolls or driver’s licenses. This group is called the jury pool.
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Attorneys and the judge ask potential jurors questions to assess their fairness, biases, or conflicts of interest. It’s all about choosing impartial jurors.
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Based on the answers during voir dire, both sides can accept or dismiss jurors. The final jury is then sworn in to hear the case.
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Jury selection ensures a fair trial by selecting unbiased jurors who can decide based on facts — not emotions or assumptions.
– Voir Dire = “To speak the truth” – Peremptory Challenge = Dismiss without reason – For Cause Challenge = Dismiss for legal reason
Jury duty is a civic responsibility. Understanding the selection process helps you be prepared — and confident — if you're ever called.