Judges may ask the clerk to administer the oath to the six persons chosen for jury duty.

• A. Only for grand juries.
• B. Only if the judge is the one administering confidentiality.
• C. False
• D. True

Answer: (D)

The oath for jurors can be administered by a court official like the clerk. When six people are selected to serve as a jury, they need to take an oath promising to be fair and truthful based on the evidence. The clerk handling the oath is a standard, efficient way to ensure all jurors understand and commit to their duties before the trial proceeds. This practice isn’t limited to grand juries; petit juries (the six-person juries used in many cases) also have juror oaths, and the judge isn’t required to administer it personally in every situation. The confidentiality aspect tied to grand juries is a separate matter from the general juror oath. So, it’s true that the clerk may administer the oath to the six jurors.