Which process involves asking each juror whether they voted as recorded?

Which process involves asking each juror whether they voted as recorded?

• A. Voir dire
• B. Polling the jury
• C. Peremptory challenge
• D. Jury instruction

Answer: (B)

Polling the jury is the act of asking each juror whether the verdict recorded for them reflects their actual vote. After a verdict is reached, the judge or clerk may briefly inquire jurors individually to confirm they agree with the verdict as announced. This ensures the record matches the jurors’ true decisions and catches any misrecording before the verdict is entered. If a juror says otherwise, the court can address the discrepancy, potentially leading to re-deliberation or correction. Voir dire is the jury-selection process to screen for impartiality, not about votes. Peremptory challenges allow striking potential jurors without stating a reason, and jury instructions are the formal legal guidance given to jurors before deliberations.

Polling the jury is the act of asking each juror whether the verdict recorded for them reflects their actual vote. After a verdict is reached, the judge or clerk may briefly inquire jurors individually to confirm they agree with the verdict as announced. This ensures the record matches the jurors’ true decisions and catches any misrecording before the verdict is entered. If a juror says otherwise, the court can address the discrepancy, potentially leading to re-deliberation or correction.

Voir dire is the jury-selection process to screen for impartiality, not about votes. Peremptory challenges allow striking potential jurors without stating a reason, and jury instructions are the formal legal guidance given to jurors before deliberations.