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Juror Questionnaire for Criminal 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 during a criminal 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 criminal 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 criminal case to gather information from people who are being considered to be jurors. The judge decides if and how this questionnaire will be used.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?
The form is for potential jurors who are being considered for a criminal case. You must answer under penalty of perjury.
Is this form required?
The court notes that this questionnaire is an optional form, and the judge decides if it is appropriate for the case.
What happens to my answers?
The information you provide becomes part of the court record and is a public document that anyone can see.

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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