Voir Dire and the Modern Jury Panel.

This article discusses the process of jury selection, specifically focusing on the voir dire, which is the questioning of potential jurors. The article emphasizes the importance of preparing for the voir dire by setting up a jury charge notebook and a voir dire notebook. It also highlights the requirement for timely requests for a jury trial and the decline in the number of civil trials. The article provides insights into various considerations during the voir dire, such as the motion to bifurcate, the Texas jury shuffle, the Batson challenge, reverse racial preferences, peremptory challenges, challenges for cause, and preservation of error on denial of challenge for cause. The author also offers practical tips for conducting the voir dire effectively and respectfully. [Extracted from the article]