New Massachusetts 'Voir Dire Law' Will Assist Injured Victims in Selecting an Impartial Jury

Massachusetts Trial Attorney Steven R. Whitman comments on the states new "Voir Dire Law" and how it will impact Injury cases. Boston, MA (PRWEB) August 19, 2014 Governor Duval Patrick recently signed into law legislation that would grant attorneys the power to question Superior Court jurors during impanelment of criminal and civil cases. (Bill 4123). This makes Massachusetts the 39th state to enact such a law. Prior to the law’s passage, attorneys in civil cases were limited to a one page juror questionnaire in deciding whether a juror was acceptable. This would lead to much spe
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