What is the process for selecting jurors in the U.S. justice system?

In the United States, jury selection is the process of choosing jurors to serve on a trial. The process starts with a list of potential jurors, which can be compiled from voter registration lists, driver's license lists, and other sources. Then, a panel of potential jurors is called to the court, and each person is questioned by the judge, the lawyers, or both. This is known as voir dire.

During voir dire, the judge and the lawyers ask potential jurors questions to determine whether they have any biases or other factors that might prevent them from being fair and impartial. Both the prosecution and the defense have the right to challenge potential jurors for cause, which means they believe the juror cannot be impartial. They may also use their preemptory challenges, which are challenges without cause, to exclude jurors they think might be unfavorable to their case.

After the voir dire process is complete, the lawyers for both sides can strike a certain number of potential jurors, and the remaining jurors are selected to serve on the trial. The number of jurors selected can vary depending on the type of trial and the jurisdiction.