Rule 4.202. Statements to the jury panel
Cal. Rules of Court, rule 4.202
Current text effective January 1, 2013.
Prior to the examination of prospective jurors, the trial judge may, in his or her discretion, permit brief opening statements by counsel to the panel.
#History
Rule 4.202 adopted effective January 1, 2013.
Official text: courts.ca.gov , checked October 19, 2026.
#Comment
This statement is not a substitute for opening statements. Its purpose is to place voir dire questions in context and to generate interest in the case so that prospective jurors will be less inclined to claim marginal hardships.