A mini-opening is a brief statement – usually in the range of 5–7 minutes – that describes the context of the dispute, provides a quick overview of the key issues in the case, and gives a “50,000 foot” description of what the jurors will be asked to decide. The basic concept is quite simple: when jurors are given a coherent statement about the case at the outset of voir dire they can do a better job of identifying the issues that may make it difficult for them to be impartial and of revealing any prior attitudes or experiences related to the specific issues in dispute.
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