Local Rule Rule 47.3: Voir Dire of Jurors
N.D. Ohio — Civil rule
Rule 47.3 Voir Dire of Jurors
(a) The Court shall conduct the initial examination of all prospective jurors touching upon their qualifications to serve as jurors in the pending proceeding. The parties may submit written questions to be included in the Court's examination, subject to the Court's discretion.
(b) In all trials, civil and criminal, counsel for the plaintiff and counsel for the defendant each may be allowed such period of time as approved by the Court to conduct voir dire examinations of prospective jurors. In cases involving more than one plaintiff and/or defendant, the time for voir dire shall be divided by counsel for the parties and additional time shall not be allowed, except that the Court in its discretion may allow additional time. Except where otherwise ordered by the Court, the jurors shall be examined collectively.
(See LCrR 24.2) Last revised 4/7/97. See Historical Notes for full revision history.