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What is Voir dire?

April 26, 2017dire voir

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What is Voir dire?

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Voir dire is a French term meaning “to speak the truth.” It refers to the procedure by which the judge, prosecuting attorney and defense attorney select a jury to try a case. The potential jurors are asked questions to determine if they are qualified to act as jurors and acceptable to the prosecution and defense. Voir dire refers to the fact that the jurors are asked “to speak the truth” in responding to these questions.