Obtaining Relevant Juror Information Effectively Judge-Lawyer Collaboration.

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Obtaining Relevant Juror Information Effectively Judge-Lawyer Collaboration

[E]nsure…the process … effectively serves … assembling a fair and impartial jury. Pre-voir dire questionnaires Open court questioning Individual inquiries In open court? At side bar? In chambers?

Common Goals-Judge&Lawyer? Uncovering citizen bias or incompetence Obtaining relevant juror information Reasonable time & case management Juror privacy Keeping advocacy in its proper place Respecting the parties stakes & knowledge