Jury Service Summons

[Bonnie M.]

Is a juror asked if they believe in the death penalty, before they are selected to serve on the jury?

You did a good job.  Thank you!

[Marcia Moore]

Yes.  They are asked their opinion of the death penalty in advance, and they are asked their opinion of life imprisonment.  They are also asked, if, when the end of the trial comes and the aggravating factors outweigh the mitigating factors, meaning the death penalty should be imposed, will you be able to follow the guidelines and actually vote that the defendant be sentenced to death. 

[Bonnie M.]

I'm sure that's easier said than done!