46-16-114. Examination of prospective jurors. (1) The clerk of court shall make available to the parties a list of prospective jurors with their questionnaires when the names have been drawn.

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Terms Used In Montana Code 46-16-114

  • Clerk of court: An officer appointed by the court to work with the chief judge in overseeing the court's administration, especially to assist in managing the flow of cases through the court and to maintain court records.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Judge: means a person who is vested by law with the power to perform judicial functions. See Montana Code 46-1-202
  • Prosecutor: means an elected or appointed attorney who is vested by law with the power to initiate and carry out criminal proceedings on behalf of the state or a political subdivision. See Montana Code 46-1-202

(2)The prosecutor and the defendant or the defendant’s attorney shall conduct the examination of prospective jurors. The judge may conduct an additional examination. The judge may limit the examination by the defendant, the defendant’s attorney, or the prosecutor if the examination is improper.