sec.46Judge’s discretion to discharge juror in final stage of jury selection process

### sec.46 Judge’s discretion to discharge juror in final stage of jury selection process When the judge reaches the final stage of the jury selection process, the judge may discharge a person who has been selected as a juror or a reserve juror if the judge considers there is reason to doubt the impartiality of the person. The judge may discharge a person under this section whether or not a challenge for cause is made. If a person is discharged under this section, another person must be selected from the jury panel to take the person’s place as a juror or reserve juror. (sec.46-ssec.1) When the judge reaches the final stage of the jury selection process, the judge may discharge a person who has been selected as a juror or a reserve juror if the judge considers there is reason to doubt the impartiality of the person. (sec.46-ssec.2) The judge may discharge a person under this section whether or not a challenge for cause is made. (sec.46-ssec.3) If a person is discharged under this section, another person must be selected from the jury panel to take the person’s place as a juror or reserve juror.