Voir Dire Toolbox
You have a right to a fair and impartial jury—learn how to ensure that voir dire gets you there
- Product Number: 2240112WAU
- Publication Date: 11/30/2023
- Length: 2 hours CLE Credit Note
- Copyright: © 2023 MCLE, Inc.
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In 2016, the Legislature passed G.L. c. 234A, §67D, establishing a right to attorney-conducted voir dire in Superior Court jury trials. Practice under the statute and resulting Superior Court Rules has varied among judges and evolved slowly due to interruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to differences in jury selection procedures.
Jury selection is a critical part of a trial. Asking questions intended to help you select a fair and impartial jury is essential, yet the courts and Massachusetts practitioners are relatively inexperienced with attorney-conducted voir dire.
Join our experienced trial attorneys as we examine the brief history and current trends in Massachusetts jury selection practice. The expert faculty reviews what we are trying to accomplish with voir dire and where we need to go from here.
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10:00am - 10:10am
Welcome and Introduction
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10:10am - 10:30am
Differences Between Jury Selection Procedures
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10:30am - 10:45am
Common Arguments for and Against Panel Voir Dire
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10:45am - 11:05am
Voir Dire Goals—What Are We Trying to Accomplish and Why?
on demand video Add to CartCathryn L. Crowley, Esq., Carney, Rezendes & Crowley, LLC , Quincy
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11:05am - 11:15am
Panel Principles in Individual Voir Dire
on demand video Add to CartJoseph J. Russo, Esq., Granite Law Group , Nashua
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11:15am - 11:30am
Voir Dire Toolbox: Challenges – Why and How?
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11:30am - 11:45am
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MCLE on demand programs are delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal. There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only through a link included on the on demand program page.
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