Who may conduct voir dire?

• A. Only the judge.
• B. Only the attorneys.
• C. Only the parties.
• D. The attorneys, the judge, or the parties, and if the judge conducts it, he must allow the others to supplement questions.

Answer: (D)

Voir dire is the process of questioning prospective jurors to uncover biases and ensure a fair jury. Who may conduct it is flexible: it can be done by the attorneys, by the judge, or by the parties themselves. The judge has the supervisory role to manage the process, but input from those who know the case best helps reveal potential biases. When the judge leads, fairness requires that others be allowed to supplement with additional questions. This collaboration ensures a more thorough screening and protects the parties’ due process rights.