A broad review of the legal and psychological issues presented by the voir dire examination and subsequent challenges of prospective jurors. The discussion is organized under four headings: interests, criteria, parameters, and methodology.
An overview of theory, practice, and opinion regarding the conduct of the voir dire examination in federal courts. (replaced by Voir Dire Examination, Juror Challenges, and Adversary Advocacy, 1978)
Guidelines developed from several studies to increase the utilization of jurors. The guidelines are designed to decrease the amount of time required of jurors and expenditures for jury costs.
This report consists of several charts and tables containing data on juror utilization in the New York Southern and District of Columbia courts. The data was collected during preliminary studies leading up to more complete juror utilization studies by the Center in a number of federal courts.