Art. 786 Examination of jurors

Before a trial starts, the judge, the prosecutor, and the defense lawyer all get to ask questions to people who might serve on the jury. This process helps everyone figure out if a person can be fair and unbiased when deciding the case. Each side gets a chance to ask questions, but the judge decides how far that questioning can go and what topics are allowed.

Before anyone answers these questions, they have to swear to tell the truth. This means jurors are legally required to answer honestly about anything related to whether they can serve fairly on this particular case. This step protects the process by making sure both sides get honest information when deciding who should sit on the jury.