(a) Proposed Voir Dire.
Unless otherwise ordered by the court, the parties shall file any requests for special voir dire
questions no later than seven (7) days prior to trial.
(b) Examination of Jurors.
Unless otherwise ordered, the court shall conduct the examination of prospective jurors.
Except in capital punishment cases, the court will afford counsel an opportunity, at the bench, to
propose additional voir dire questions or propose follow-up questions to prospective jurors at the
close of the court’s examination.
(c) Challenges for Cause.
Challenges for cause of individual prospective jurors shall be made at the bench, out of the
hearing of prospective jurors, at the conclusion of the court’s examination.
(d) Peremptory Challenges.
In any action in which the court allows additional peremptory challenges, the order, number
and manner in which challenges are to be exercised shall be determined by the court.
(e) Post-Verdict Jury Challenge.
Counsel are strictly prohibited from any post-verdict communication with jurors, except
under the supervision of the court.
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