Voir dire

Voir dire - The preliminary examination made in court of a witness or juror to determine his competency or interest in a matter. Literally, to speak the truth.

Voir Dire definition:
A mini-hearing held during a trial on the admissibility of contested evidence.

Voir dire (English pronunciation: /ˈvwÉ'r ˈdɪər/) is a phrase in law which is derived from Anglo-Norman. In origin it refers to an oath to tell the truth (Latin verum dicere), in other words to give a true verdict.

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(v) Voir dire is the opportunity to examine the jurors before their appointment as regards to their integrity and balanced approach. Voir dire means to see the person and talk to him personally with a purpose to evaluate him.

Voir dire: The process by which judges and lawyers select a petit jury from among those eligible to serve, ...

Voir dire: "To speak the truth." The process of preliminary examination of prospective jurors, by the court or attorneys, regarding their qualifications.
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(vwahr [with a near-silent "r"] deer) n. from French "to see to speak," the questioning of prospective jurors by a judge and attorneys in court.

Voir dire. To speak the truth.
Voluntary. In accordance with one's own free will; without constraint or compulsion; spontaneous; free; chosen, intended; allowed, suffered.
Voluntas. Latin. Will; intention; volition.

Voir Dire:
A mini-hearing held during a trial on the admissibility of contested evidence.

Voir dire : Translated from French, the legal phrase means "to speak the truth" or "to see them say." Voir dire is the preliminary examination of prospective jurors by a judge or lawyer to decide whether that person can serve on a particular jury.

Voir Dire - The process of questioning prospective jurors to determine who is eligible to serve as jurors on an individual case. French for "to speak the truth.

Voir Dire - Jury selection process of questioning prospective jurors.
Warrant - Court authorization, most often for law enforcement officers to conduct a search or make an arrest.
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voir dire"To speak the truth." Questioning potential jurors to determine any reasons for disqualification.
w waiver of immunityA witness may give up the constitutional right not to be a witness against himself.
willfulOn purpose.

voir dire: a questioning of prospective jurors by the attorneys, and, on application of any party, by the judge, to see if any of them should be disqualified or removed by challenge or examination
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VOIR DIRE - French for "to speak truly, to tell the truth." In English, this is called "jury selection.

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The process of examination of prospective jurors by the court or attorneys to determine their qualification for jury service and to uncover any biases or conflicts of interest.
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Voir Dire: "To speak the truth." The process of questioning prospective jurors or witnesses about their qualifications.
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VOIR DIRE: A French phrase that means "to speak the truth." The process of interviewing prospective jurors. Pronounced "vwa dear."
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WAGE EXECUTION: See garnishment.

voir dire -"To speak the truth". The questioning of potential jurors by the judge and the lawyers to determine any biases, prejudices or other reasons for disqualification.
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Voir Dire: Process of questioning potential jurors so that each side may decide whether to accept or oppose individuals for jury service.
Waiver: Knowing and voluntary relinquishment of a right. Compare with release.

Voir Dire - A form of questioning designed to establish the qualifications of prospective jurors to serve in a case.
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voir dire To speak the truth; the term is used to refer to the preliminary questioning of a person to determine the person's qualifications to serve as a juror or witness.
voluntary dismissal See dismissal.

Voir Dire (French):
A phrase meaning "to speak the truth." The examination of a jury panel by the judge, defense counsel and the state attorney.
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Voir dire
The process of qualifying a witness as an expert in their particular field.
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A preliminary examination made before or during a trial. Jury selection, qualification of an expert witness or evidence may be the subject of a voir dire.
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Voir dire - Examination of a jury panel by an attorney for the defendant or plaintiff, the judge, and the prosecution.

Res gestae evidence usually requires a voir dire hearing before it is admissible unless the defense allows it to be put on the trial record unchallenged.

The witness is sworn on his voir dire to ascertain whether he has an interest, which would disqualify him, because he would be tempted to perjure himself, if he testified when interested.

In a jury trial, the jury is selected by the parties through a process called voir dire, where the judge or parties ask jurors questions in order to determine their biases and opinions.

Voir Dire Literally "to speak the truth". Trial lawyers may voir dire the jury or a witness to test their competence. This process is important and should be utilized whenever there is any doubt as to the competence of a witness or juror.

impanel - To seat a jury. When voir dire is finished and both sides have exercised their challenges, the jury is impanelled. The jurors are sworn in and the trial is ready to proceed.

This is to recognize the trauma of having a child testify in open court on the subject of her or his abuse. Res gestae evidence usually requires a voir dire hearing before it is admissible unless the defense allows it to be put on the trial record ...

Program (VWAP)Program that provides information, assistance and support to victims and witnesses of crime in order to increase their understanding of, and participation in, the criminal court process.Viva Voce Evidence(see Evidence)Voir ...

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