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Originally Posted by Pahoo
I do not thinks it's the judge who is asking but one or both of the lawyers...
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The form was probably developed administratively, perhaps with the input of judges and lawyers, and then approved by through some process involving the judges or the presiding judge.
The form is then used as sort of a baseline during
voire dire, where the lawyers, and sometimes the judge, will ask prospective jurors questions. The use of the form saves a lot of time by getting the answers to common questions in writing so the questions don't have to be asked in court.