1. JURY SELECTION

2. 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

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

4. 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)

5. 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