Jury Questionnaire Template (PDF) — Free Form
Written juror questionnaires speed up voir dire, uncover hardships, and surface potential bias before oral questioning begins. CourtPDF's Jury Questionnaire Builder lets you capture standard prompts and add custom questions, then download a stack of identical forms.
What voir dire is
Voir dire allows parties to evaluate prospective jurors. Judges or attorneys ask about backgrounds, experiences, and biases. Written questionnaires handle the routine questions so in-court time can focus on follow-up discussion. Keep the forms simple—jurors should be able to respond quickly and legibly.
Standard questions to include
- Occupation and employer.
- Prior jury service or interaction with the justice system.
- Relationship to the parties, lawyers, or witnesses.
- Knowledge of the case from media or personal conversations.
- Hardships, scheduling conflicts, or reasons they cannot serve.
Customization tips
Tailor prompts to the case type. For example, in a business dispute ask about contract experience; in a criminal case ask about law-enforcement interactions. Add space for follow-up notes and keep a Statement of Facts handy so you can tailor questions to key events. Track responses alongside your Witness List to coordinate trial strategy.
FAQ
What is voir dire?
Voir dire is the process of questioning prospective jurors to uncover biases and determine who can be fair. Written questionnaires let you gather basics before oral questioning begins.
How many copies should I prepare?
Print enough for the panel plus a few extras. The CourtPDF generator lets you choose the number of copies so each juror gets their own sheet.
Can I add case-specific questions?
Yes. Customize prompts about industry experience, relationships to parties, or opinions on key issues. Save the template so you can reuse it if the panel is expanded.
How do I organize responses?
Collect completed forms and summarize answers in a trial binder alongside your <Link href="/witnesslistpdf">Witness List</Link> and <Link href="/timelinecourt">TimelineCourt</Link> printouts.
What if a juror discloses sensitive information?
Follow the judge's instructions. Sensitive details may be kept confidential, so store the forms securely and reference them discreetly during questioning.