What is the purpose of voir dire in jury selection?

What is the purpose of voir dire in jury selection?

• A. The judge's instruction to jury
• B. The presentation of evidence to the jury
• C. The final verdict by the jury
• D. The process of jury selection to assess suitability of jurors

Answer: (D)

Voir dire is the screening of potential jurors during jury selection to determine who can be fair and impartial in a given case. By questioning from the judge and lawyers, biases, prejudices, relationships to parties, or other factors that could affect impartiality are revealed. Those who cannot be impartial may be dismissed for cause, and others may be excluded through peremptory challenges. The goal is to assemble a jury that can apply the law to the facts without undue influence. This process is about assessing suitability of jurors, and it’s distinct from giving jurors instructions on the law, presenting evidence, or delivering the verdict.

Voir dire is the screening of potential jurors during jury selection to determine who can be fair and impartial in a given case. By questioning from the judge and lawyers, biases, prejudices, relationships to parties, or other factors that could affect impartiality are revealed. Those who cannot be impartial may be dismissed for cause, and others may be excluded through peremptory challenges. The goal is to assemble a jury that can apply the law to the facts without undue influence. This process is about assessing suitability of jurors, and it’s distinct from giving jurors instructions on the law, presenting evidence, or delivering the verdict.