the voir dire process - tips and techniques
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The Voir Dire Process: Beginning to End
Dr. Kenneth Manges
Forensic Psychologist | Expert Witness
(513)-783-1333
Feb 24, 2015 Webinar
Stage 1:Preparation
• Know the Rules in Your Specific Court• Always Ask to Examine the Jury Panel• Create an “Ideal Juror” Profile• Collect Information On Prospective Jurors
Stage 1:Preparation
Examine the Jurors
What would an ideal juror look like?
Collect information about potential jurors
Stage 2:The Day of Voir Dire
1. Know the Procedures
2. Have a Plan
3. Observe
4. Create a seating chart
Got Procedures?
Stage 3:Key Points
1. Asking Questions
2. Evaluate
3. Rule for Actual Selection
Questioning Jurors
Questioning Jurors
Evaluating JurorsNon-Verbal Cues
Body Movement Eye Contact Body OrientationFacial Expressions Body Rigidity
Speech Disturbance Vocal Hesitancy Rising Pitch Tone of Voice Word Choice
Wrapping Up Voir Dire
Final S
election
Why Shadow Juries?
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References & Further ReadingGouldin, 1969
TurleyCovington, 1985
VinsonWerchick, 1982