How many challenges for cause are available to attorneys?

How many challenges for cause are available to attorneys?

• A. One
• B. Two
• C. Unlimited
• D. Three

Answer: (C)

Challenges for cause are used when a potential juror cannot be fair or has a disqualifying bias. There is no fixed limit on how many of these challenges an attorney can raise. The judge must grant the challenge if there is a valid reason, removing that juror from the panel to ensure an impartial jury. In other words, you can challenge as many prospective jurors as needed, until the panel is composed of individuals who can fairly decide the case. This differs from peremptory challenges, which are limited in number and not based on showing bias.

Challenges for cause are used when a potential juror cannot be fair or has a disqualifying bias. There is no fixed limit on how many of these challenges an attorney can raise. The judge must grant the challenge if there is a valid reason, removing that juror from the panel to ensure an impartial jury. In other words, you can challenge as many prospective jurors as needed, until the panel is composed of individuals who can fairly decide the case. This differs from peremptory challenges, which are limited in number and not based on showing bias.