Voir dire
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This section discusses the trial court’s duties with respect to misconduct by and affecting jurors. Among other things, it discusses impeaching the verdict, statements of racial animus, and exposure of the jury to extraneous information.
This section recommends standard instructions to read to jurors after they have been impaneled in a civil case and before the trial begins. It includes an explanation of opening statements and objections to evidence as well as admonitions about not discussing or reading about the case, not forming an opinion, and remaining fair and impartial.
Keywords: Voir dire
This paper gives recommended standard instructions to be read to jurors before selection for a specific civil case begins. It includes information on the parties and lawyers to the case, the burden and standard of proof, the role of the jury, and the voir dire process.
Keywords: Voir dire
This section gives recommended standard instructions to be read to the jury pool at the start of a case, before jury selection has begun, including the introduction of court officials, observations on the importance of jury service, admonitions about contacts with lawyers and witnesses, and the opportunity to present excuses.
Keywords: Voir dire