my3sons: According to Delaware District Court rules, Voir Dire is normally conducted by the Judge. I don't think jury selection should take too long and delay the trial.
RULE 47.1. Voir Dire of Jurors.
(a) Voir Dire Conducted by the Court. Unless otherwise ordered by the
Court:
...(1) The voir dire of the petit jury panel shall be conducted by the
Court.
...(2) Any party desiring special voir dire questions of the jury panel must file a suggested form of voir dire questions at least 3 business days before the pretrial conference.
(b) Challenges. After all challenges for cause have been exercised and determined, the deputy clerk shall draw and announce the members of the panel as to which peremptory challenges may be exercised. Except when the Court has directed otherwise, peremptory challenges to which each party may be entitled under 28 U.S.C. §
1870 shall be exercised as follows: The plaintiff and defendant each may exercise 3 challenges, with plaintiff having the first, third and fifth opportunities to challenge and the defendant having the second, fourth, and last opportunities.
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RULE 48.1. Number of Jurors.
The jury in all civil jury cases shall consist of not fewer than 6 and not more than 12 members, except that the parties may stipulate that the jury in any such case shall consist of any number less than 6.
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