Impaneling refers to the selection and assignment of a jury for the purpose of deciding a case, also known as empaneling. The usual steps of impaneling may include:
- Collecting the names of potential jurors in a random manner;
- Selecting the individuals who will serve on the jury;
- Giving potential jurors an opportunity to state the reasons why they should not serve on the jury;
- Allowing the defense and prosecution to use their challenges to dismiss potential jurors;
- Having jurors and alternate jurors sworn in.
[Last updated in April of 2022 by the Wex Definitions Team]