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Are there questions during voir dire that prospective juror's don't have to answer?
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Different court systems may have different ways of handling this situation, and I will answer ONLY from MY experience. All jurors are asked the same basic questions and all must answer them. Based on certain responses jurors may make on their juror questionnaire, they may be asked additional questions based on those responses. If they don't wish to answer a specific question in open voir dire (in front of the entire jury pool), they may request permission to approach the bench (judge) and answer that question only to the judge (of course it is required that the attorneys for both sides and the court stenographer will also be a party to the conference).
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