What is the purpose of voir dire?

• A. To produce the final deliberation.
• B. To swear in jurors.
• C. To select and qualify jurors through questioning to determine suitability.
• D. To file motions for relief.

Answer: (C)

Voir dire is the process of questioning prospective jurors to uncover biases and assess whether they can be fair and impartial. The goal is to select and qualify jurors for the specific case by letting the parties and the court identify who might not be able to follow the law or render a fair verdict, and to remove them if needed. This screening through questioning helps ensure the jury that ultimately deliberates can decide the case on the evidence. It’s not about producing final deliberation, swearing in jurors, or filing motions for relief.