what is vior dire? may have have some examples of potential questions to ask a prospective juror?
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It's "voir dire". \nThe phrase "voir dire" derives from Middle French; in modern English it is interpreted to mean "speak the truth" and generally refers to the process by which prospective jurors are questioned about their backgrounds and potential biases before being invited to sit on a jury.\n\nSample Questions to be asked to prospective jurors:\n1. Do you have an opinion concerning the alleged facts in the case?\n2.Are you related to anyone involved with this case?\n3.Have media accounts of this case caused you to form an opinion about the defendant?\n4. Have you ever served on a jury before in a criminal case?\n5. Do you believe our system of justice is fair?\n6. Do you understand that the prosecution must show "beyond a reasonable doubt" that the defendant is guilty as charged?\n7. Will it be hard for you to disregard evidence the judge rules as inadmissible after you've heard it in open court?\n8. Do you believe that the defendant is innocent until proven guilty in this court?\n9. Is there any reason you can't sit as an impartial juror in this case?
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If it is the opening speech give a summary of what the case is about:\n\nLadies and Gentleman of the jury today stands before you an innocent man( or woman ),_name here__________, accused of ___________. During the course of these proceedings we will demonstrate that _______________ could not possibly have done ____________________. Why? Because on the day of the incident ___________________ was not at the crime site. Further, ________________ did not own a weapon. And the police didn't ask this one important  question:________________.\nThank you.
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I presently have a case pending before me and it is my intent to ask each eligible juror if they attend church regularly and if so will you please disqualify yourself from judging me.  It are the holy-dips of our world which cause the most pain and suffering amongst our kind via their apathy's and ignorance of people simply being people and they were also the group of dingbats who much enjoyed burning witches and/or dunking em to death and The Seven Years War and the Religious Wars and all the downhill wasting of human energy.  Grab up one em simpletons and cling to em and oh boy do they cry and oh Lordy, what ta do, I'll pray for you.  I don't seek their prayers and I do not care what the holies do, just leave me alone and you are best not to judge me since you are a bunch of silly stigmatizing a-holes.  Have a nice day and you'll worry less if no holy dip is judging you.
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i was a juror many moons ago and let me tell you it was a farce!\ni was approached by a defence witness and to cut a long story short she ended up serving 6 months. the girl didn't tell me anything i already know and yes she shouldn't of approached me, but i think she was desperate. she also had a 6 week old baby who was put into care for the length of her sentence. The reason for the confidentiality is so that outside influences don't cloud your judgement. the decision should be entirelly upto you, on whether you convict or not. i know that after the case my husband would've voted differently to me so if i had of talked to other people then i may of been swayed
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Contact the Jury Commissioner with any concerns on your assignment for jury duty.
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Many Americans regard the jury system as a concrete expression of crucial democratic values, including the principles that all citizens who meet minimal qualifications of age and literacy are equally competent to serve on juries; that jurors should be selected randomly from a representative cross section of the community; that no citizen should be denied the right to serve on a jury on account of race, religion, sex, or national origin; that defendants are entitled to trial by their peers; and that verdicts should represent the conscience of the community and not just the letter of the law. The jury is also said to be the best surviving example of direct rather than representative democracy. In a direct democracy, citizens take turns governing themselves, rather than electing representatives to govern for them.\n\nOne major area of concern is whether jurors understand and follow the legal instructions given to them by the judge. In a typical case, the judge instructs the jury about the laws governing the case only after all the evidence has been presented. By then, jurors may already have made up their minds. Another problem is that these instructions are written using a complicated legal language that is not easy for most people to understand. To make matters worse, jurors in many jurisdictions do not receive a written copy of the instructions and are therefore forced to learn them by listening to the judge read them aloud. Several states, including Arizona, Illinois, and New York, are currently undertaking revisions of their jury instructions in an effort to make them more comprehensible.\n\nHere are some good reference materials:\n\nJury Manual: A Guide for Prospective Jurors, William R. Pabst (Metro Publishing, 1985)\n\nThe Jury: Trial and Error in the American Courtroom, Stephen J. Adler (Times Books, Random House, 1994)\n\nWe, The Jury: The Jury System and the Ideal of Democracy, Jeffrey Abramson (Basic Books, 1994)\n\nThe American Jury, Harry Kolven, Jr. and Hans Zeisel (University of Chicago, 1970)\n\nAdditionally  www.nolo.com is also a great reference that is on the web.\n\nHope that you are able to find what you are looking for!\n\nLindsay
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Don't believe we can have a trial w/o a judge.\nBut, can you ever pick an impartial jury when so many prospective jurors are in fear of death, or trying to hit the jackpot of eternal life?
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I was once asked for jury duty but was not selected.\nI would love to sit on a jury, especially if it is an interesting case.\nIt is a good way to find out how our legal system works or doesn't work.\nHowever, would not relish sitting in court for months on end.\nIn Canada, an employer cannot deduct pay if you have been picked as a juror.
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ask a judge or police officer to explain it.
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Could you give a few examples please?
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I would like to give you a hand but I am not sure what you have in mind. Perhaps you could shed a little light on the subject by adding details of the kinds of things you expect to hear?
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What, like your question? try giving a few examples...
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Complicated or complex issues.\n\nIdiot jurors.\n\nStubborn jurors.\n\nJurors who refuse to obey the judge's instruction.\n\nThoughful jurors who don't want to rush into a decision.\n\nJury intructions that are often, at best, confusing.\n\nIn short - it means nothing and it means everything.  Ask them when they come out.  Nobody outside the jury room can say with any certainty that a lengthy deliberation process means any one (or more) things.  Odd question.
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my dad served on a jury for a mentally ill patient who was petitioning his release from the institution.  \n\nhe said he could see vampires.\n\nwhen asked if there were any vampires in the courtroom, he said there were 5\n\nso i guess the answer is crazy people?
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I believe it's a way of preventing someone from the jury pool from serving on a jury, without having to give a reason.  Other prospective jurors have to be excluded "for cause".  Court rules specify how many "peremptory" challenges each side gets; after they use them up, they have to have a reason for objecting to a prospective juror.
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