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Jul. 29, 2019

Excusing jurors for cause during jury selection

The objective of this article and self-study test is to review the law regarding excusing jurors for cause during jury selection. Readers will learn about the grounds for challenges for cause, including general disqualification, implied bias and actual bias. Readers will also learn about death penalty qualification of potential jurors, and appellate review of judges’ rulings regarding excusing jurors for cause.

Gregory L. Prickett

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Orange County Superior Court

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The objective of this article and self-study test is to review the law regarding excusing jurors for cause during jury selection. Readers will learn about the grounds for challenges for cause, including general disqualification, implied ...

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