Section 500-A:12-a – Attorney Voir Dire Examination of Prospective Jurors.
500-A:12-a Attorney Voir Dire Examination of Prospective Jurors. – In addition to the provisions of RSA 500-A:12, the following provisions shall be incorporated into jury selection for civil and criminal cases: I. The court shall instruct the panel of prospective jurors prior to jury selection as to: (a) The nature and purpose of the […]
Section 500-A:13 – Alternate Juror.
500-A:13 Alternate Juror. – I. In the trial in the superior court of any civil or criminal case, when it appears to the presiding justice that there is reason for the selection of alternate jurors, the jurors shall, at the direction of the presiding justice, be drawn, selected and empaneled in the same manner […]
Section 500-A:2 – Preparation of Master Jury List.
500-A:2 Preparation of Master Jury List. – The office shall annually provide to the clerk of court a master jury list for each county or judicial district thereof. A duplicate list shall be retained by the office. Voter lists and department of safety lists, as well as the master jury list, are confidential documents […]
Section 500-A:3 – Repealed by 1992, 38:5, I, eff. Jan. 1, 1993.
500-A:3 Repealed by 1992, 38:5, I, eff. Jan. 1, 1993. –
Section 500-A:3-a – Repealed by 2013, 261:8, eff. July 1, 2013.
500-A:3-a Repealed by 2013, 261:8, eff. July 1, 2013. –
Section 500-A:4 – Prohibition of Discrimination.
500-A:4 Prohibition of Discrimination. – A citizen of this state shall not be excluded from jury service on account of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin or economic status. Source. 1971, 456:10. 1981, 527:2, eff. Aug. 28, 1981. 2019, 332:21, eff. Oct. 15, 2019.
Section 500-A:5 – Eligibility for Jury Service.
500-A:5 Eligibility for Jury Service. – Eligibility shall be determined by rule of court. Source. 1971, 456:10. 1977, 473:1. 1981, 527:2, eff. Aug. 28, 1981.
Section 500-A:6 – Juror Qualification Form.
500-A:6 Juror Qualification Form. – I. When required to do so, the clerk shall draw from the master jury list the names or identifying numbers of as many prospective jurors as is necessary to create a sufficient jury pool. The names or identifying numbers of prospective jurors may be chosen either by random drawing […]
Section 500-A:7 – Failure to Submit a Juror Qualification Form; Questioning by the Clerk or Court.
500-A:7 Failure to Submit a Juror Qualification Form; Questioning by the Clerk or Court. – I. Any prospective juror who does not submit a completed juror qualification form as instructed shall be directed by the clerk to appear at the court to complete the juror qualification form. II. At the time of his or […]
Section 500-A:7-a – Qualifications of Jurors.
500-A:7-a Qualifications of Jurors. – I. A juror shall be 18 years of age or older on or before the first day of reporting for jury duty. II. A juror shall be a citizen of the United States and a resident of the county of jury service. III. A juror shall have the ability […]