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CA Rules of Court
Title 4 - Criminal Rules
Division 3 - Trials
Rule 4.202 - Statements to the jury panel

Cal. R. 4.202

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Rule 4.202 - Statements to the jury panel

Prior to the examination of prospective jurors, the trial judge may, in his or her discretion, permit brief opening statements by counsel to the panel.

Cal. R. Ct. 4.202

Rule 4.202 adopted effective 1/1/2013.

Comment

This statement is not a substitute for opening statements. Its purpose is to place voir dire questions in context and to generate interest in the case so that prospective jurors will be less inclined to claim marginal hardships.

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