Which statement about voir dire is true?

• A. It allows removal of jurors who have preconceived opinions about the case.
• B. Jurors cannot be removed during voir dire.
• C. Voir dire is the same as opening statements.
• D. Voir dire occurs after the trial.

Answer: (A)

Voir dire is the jury-selection phase where attorneys question prospective jurors to uncover biases and preconceived opinions about the case. This screening helps ensure a fair trial because a juror who already has strong views may struggle to be impartial. During voir dire, lawyers can remove jurors for cause if a bias is shown, and they may also use peremptory challenges to exclude someone without stating a reason. That’s why the statement about voir dire allowing removal of jurors with preconceived opinions is true. It’s not about opening statements, and it happens before the trial—not after. So the other ideas don’t fit because jurors can indeed be removed during voir dire, and the process occurs prior to trial.