Art. 1763 Examination of juror

When a court case goes to trial with a jury, the judge first asks potential jurors questions to check if they're qualified to serve. The judge can ask any other questions they think are needed to figure this out.

After that, the lawyers for each side also get a chance to question the potential jurors. Each side can ask what they feel is necessary to pick a fair jury. However, the judge has the final say over how far this questioning can go, meaning the judge can limit or shape what the lawyers ask.

In short, this rule sets up a two-step process for questioning jurors before a trial starts. The judge leads the first round, and the lawyers get their own turn afterward, though always under the judge's control.