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Juror Questionnaire for Civil Cases

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective July 1, 2026

This form is a questionnaire that the court may ask potential jurors to fill out to help select jurors for a civil case. It asks for personal background information to help the court select jurors who can be fair to both sides.

The court describes it as: The court in a civil case may ask possible jurors to fill this out to help in picking the jurors for the case.

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Where this fits in a case

General & info

Information / general use — not tied to one step of a case

This form is used by the court in a civil case when it is selecting a jury.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?
The form is for potential jurors who are being considered for a jury in a civil case.
What is the purpose of answering these questions?
The questions are designed to help the court and lawyers learn about the juror's background and views to ensure the juror can be fair.
Are the answers private?
If the person is called to the jury box, the answers become a matter of public record.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2026.

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