Voir-dire ----- is this term used in French?
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Voir-dire -------- is this term used in French?
No....
Jury Selection: In French civil law, judges typically play a
more prominent role in selecting jurors. Lawyers have less opportunity
to directly question potential jurors compared to common law systems.
French Terminology: French legal terms are derived from French itself, not Anglo-Norman French like "voir dire."
The process of questioning jurors might be referred to as something like "interroger les jurés potentiels" (questioning potential jurors) or
"mise en place du jury" (establishment of the jury).
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Voir-dire -------- is this term used only in the USA?
No, voir dire is not used exclusively in the USA. While it's a common
legal term within the US court system, it has some presence in other
legal traditions as well. Here's a breakdown:
Origins: The term itself comes from
Anglo-Norman legal French, meaning "to speak the truth."
Use in the US: In the United States, voir dire refers to the process of questioning potential jurors to assess their suitability for a
particular case. Lawyers use this to identify any biases or conflicts of interest that might prevent a juror from being fair and impartial.
Use in Other Countries: The concept of questioning jurors before a
trial exists in some other countries, but the specific term "voir dire"
might not be used universally. Here are some possibilities:
Canada: Canada's legal system is based on English common law, so
voir dire is a recognized term, though some variations like "selection
voir dire" might be used.
England and Wales: The process is similar to the US, but the term
used is more likely to be "juror selection" or "challenges for cause."
Australia: Similar to England and Wales, Australia uses terms like
"juror challenges" or "examination of prospective jurors."
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