How are the six jurors selected for the jury?

• A. The defense and prosecution each independently select three jurors, who form the panel.
• B. The judge selects six jurors from the eligible pool.
• C. After voir dire and peremptory challenges, the clerk writes the first names from the non-struck lists and distributes copies to the parties.
• D. The jury is chosen by random seating of the pool.

Answer: (C)

The process being tested is how the jury panel is formed after screening and challenges. First, potential jurors are questioned in voir dire to identify any biases or disqualifications. Then, each side may use peremptory challenges to remove some jurors without giving a reason (within allowed limits). After these steps, the pool of non-struck jurors is identified, and the clerk writes the first names from that non-struck list and distributes copies to the parties. This step officially transfers the candidate names to the attorneys and helps finalize the six jurors who will serve. The other options describe procedures that don’t reflect the actual sequence: jurors aren’t chosen solely by the judge, nor are they selected by random seating, and the process isn’t simply “each side picks three.”