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发帖数: 481 | 1 If either lawyer believes there is information that suggests a juror is
prejudiced about the case, he or she can ask the judge to dismiss that juror
for cause. For example, a juror can be dismissed for cause if he or she is
a close relative of one of the parties or one of the lawyers, or if he or
she works for a company that is part of the lawsuit. Each lawyer may request
the dismissal of an unlimited number of jurors for cause. Each request will
be considered by the judge and may or may not be allowed.
In addition to challenges for cause, each lawyer has a specific number of
peremptory challenges. These challenges permit a lawyer to excuse a
potential juror without stating a cause. In effect, they allow a lawyer to
dismiss a juror because of a belief that the juror will not serve the best
interests of the client. Peremptory challenges are limited to a certain
number determined by the kind of lawsuit being tried. They can’t be used to
discriminate on the basis of race or sex.
When both parties have agreed upon a jury, the jurors are sworn in to try
the case by the court clerk. Those not selected are excused. | b*******u
发帖数: 481 | | r*******t
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