The preliminary phase of a jury trial in which the jurors are examined and selected
(RWT) The process by which judges and lawyers select a petit jury from among those eligible to serve, by questioning them to determine knowledge of the facts of the case and a willingness to decide the case only on the evidence presented in court "Voir dire" is a phrase meaning "to speak the truth "
A special hearing where a judge decides whether evidence can be presented at trial It is a trial within a trial, where the victim may be called to testify
(fr ) to see to speak; in law, it is that portion of the trial where the potential jurors are asked questions by the attorneys or the court to determine their qualifications and suitability to sit as jurors in the particular case
The preliminary examination of a juror to determine his competency or impartiality to serve on a case
The oral examination of prospective jurors in a case to determine qualifications and to assist in the exercise of challenges for cause
"To speak the truth " The questioning of potential jurors by the judge and the lawyers to determine any biases, prejudices or other reasons for disqualification
(vwor der) - To speak the truth The phrase denotes the preliminary examination which the court or the attorneys may make of one presented as a witness or juror, as to his qualifications
An oath administered to a witness, usually before being sworn in chief, requiring him to speak the truth, or make true answers in reference to matters inquired of, to ascertain his competency to give evidence
To speak the truth The phrase denotes the preliminary examination which the Court may make of one presented as a witness or juror, as to his qualifications
Process of questioning potential jurors so that each side may decide whether to accept or oppose individuals for jury service
A preliminary examination the court makes of persons chosen to serve as jurors in a trial Persons can be challenged for cause or on the basis of a peremptory challenge by either side in the legal dispute
The preliminary examination made in court of a witness or juror to determine his competency or interest in a matter Literally, to speak the truth
The process by which attorneys and/or judges exam potential jurors to see if they are competent to sit on a jury Having a conflict of interest with one of the parties to a lawsuit, for example, would preclude you from sitting on the jury for that litigation
A trial within a trial, held to determine whether evidence can be admitted In a jury trial, the jury will be sent out of the courtroom while both sides argue the case
The preliminary examination of a witness or a potential juror when there is a question concerning the individual's competence, interest or some other matter
A French phrase that means "to speak the truth " The process of interviewing prospective jurors
to speak the truth The preliminary examination of a witness or juror as to qualifications
(pronounced "vwar-deer") - "To speak the truth " The process of preliminary examination of prospective jurors regarding their qualifications
A procedure within a trial in the absence of the jury to decide whether certain evidence should be allowed to be put before the jury •Criminal Courts