Courts Reform (Scotland) Act 2014

Valid from 22/09/2015

64Selection of the juryS
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(1)The jurors for the trial in jury proceedings are to be selected in open court by ballot.

(2)Each party to the proceedings may challenge the selection of any juror whose name is drawn in the ballot.

(3)A party may, under subsection (2), at any time during the selection of jurors—

(a)challenge the selection of up to 4 jurors without having to give a reason, and

(b)challenge the selection of any other juror, provided a reason for the challenge is stated.