Sec. 54-82g. (Formerly Sec. 51-242). Peremptory challenges in criminal prosecution.

Annotations to former section 51-242:

Peremptory challenge must be made at time of examination, unless new cause arises. 18 C. 177. Juror need not be sworn on voir dire; not a strict right, but may be granted; in any event waived by neglect to request. 47 C. 528. If challenge for favor overruled, no cause of complaint unless peremptory challenges exhausted. Id.; 49 C. 379. When court has discretion to sentence for life, accused may challenge 15 jurors peremptorily. Id., 232. Accused has no absolute right to examine jurors. 69 C. 186; 80 C. 614. Control of judge over examination. 72 C. 722. Where more than one count, number that may be challenged is determined by highest maximum punishment under any count. 80 C. 618. Disqualifications of jurors discussed; distinction between principal challenge and challenge to the favor. 103 C. 542. Challenge to the array, which can lie only for a cause affecting entire panel, discussed. 100 C. 209; 103 C. 471; 109 C. 572. Qualifications of jurors who hold opinions formed through news reports. 147 C. 194.

Annotations to present section:

Cited. 193 C. 646; 195 C. 421; 223 C. 299; 226 C. 618; 233 C. 813; 237 C. 238. Nothing in section requires trial court to permit a party to ascertain prospective jurors' views on specific evidence during voir dire. 269 C. 213. Death penalty unconstitutional under Art. I, Secs. 8 and 9 of Connecticut Constitution. 318 C. 1.

Cited. 7 CA 503; 16 CA 333; 36 CA 631; 38 CA 231.