TITLE 19

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

CHAPTER 20

CHALLENGING THE JURY

19-2017.  Challenge for cause defined. A challenge for cause may be taken by either party. It is an objection to a particular juror, and is either:

1.  General–That the juror is disqualified from serving in any case; or,

2.  Particular–That he is disqualified from serving in the action on trial.

History:

[(19-2017) Cr. Prac. 1864, sec. 336, p. 252; R.S., R.C., & C.L., sec. 7831; C.S., sec. 8927; I.C.A., sec. 19-1917.]