STOCK VOIR DIRE

[INSERT CASE NAME AND NUMBER]

Questions Answered by Each Juror Aloud

1.	State your juror number (do not give your name) and city or area where you live (do not give specific address).

2.	Please state your educational background.

3.	Please state your occupation for the last 5 years. If retired, please state your former occupation or, if self-employed, please so indicate.

4.	What are/were your job responsibilities?

5.	Have you ever or do you currently own your own business?

6.	What is the occupation of your spouse, deceased or former spouse, or longtime partner or companion?

7.	Have you, a close friend, or a close family member ever been in law enforcement? If "yes," please describe.

8.	If you have any children, please state how many and the age of each.

9.	Please tell us your hobbies or interests.

10.	How do you keep yourself informed about the news?

11.	If you rely on print sources, like newspapers or magazines, please tell us which sources you regularly read.

12.	If you rely on digital sources, including social media, please tell us which sources you regularly read.

13.	Have you ever commented on an online version of a newspaper article or story? If so, what was the nature of the news story and why did it interest you?

14.	If you or a family member has bumper stickers on a vehicle, please tell us what they say.

Questions Answered on the Card

Please answer "yes" or "no" to each question.

1.	As you sit here now, do you believe the defendant is guilty?

2.	Do you know or have any information about the defendant in this case?

3.	Have you heard or read anything about this case in the media or elsewhere?

4.	Do you know any of the parties in this case or any of the lawyers who have just been introduced to you?

5.	Do you know any of the witnesses that have just been named?

6.	Are you acquainted with any court personnel you see here today or other personnel employed by the court?

7.	Are you acquainted with any other potential juror here today?

8.	Have you ever served as a juror in a civil or criminal case?

5.	Other than a divorce proceeding, have you ever been a party to a lawsuit, testified in a trial, or given a deposition?

[INSERT HERE QUESTIONS SPECIFIC TO THE NATURE OF THE CASE]

[6.]	As a juror, your own views about whether a particular law or rule of evidence is right or wrong cannot play a part in your deliberations and review of the evidence. Would you be unable to follow my instructions about these rules of law, as well as all other instructions, that will be given to you at the end of the case?

[7.]	When you have an impression as to a correct outcome, do you believe it is unnecessary to listen to the reasoning of others and remain open to changing your mind?

[8.]	Do you have any physical, mental, or emotional issues that would make it difficult for you, at this time, to work as part of a group to resolve questions that may be heavily disputed?

[9.]	This trial is expected to last through _____ [days/weeks], plus time for jury deliberations. Do you have any reason why you could not serve on this jury for that length of time?

[10.]	Do you know of any other reason why you could not serve on this jury if selected?