In a LCC trial how many peremptory challenges are allowed for each party?

• A. 3 for each party
• B. 2 for each party
• C. 4 for each party
• D. 1 for each party

Answer: (A)

Peremptory challenges allow a party to strike a potential juror without giving a reason, but the number you can use is limited to keep the jury selection fair. In an LCC trial, each party has three peremptory challenges. This limit lets parties remove jurors they believe would be unfavorable while keeping the process efficient and balanced. Remember that challenges for cause require showing bias, and peremptory challenges cannot be used to discriminate on race or gender under Batson principles. If a party uses all three, they’ve exhausted their peremptory strikes, while the other party still has their allotted strikes. Having fewer than three would unduly restrict a party’s ability to shape the jury, while more than three would exceed the standard rule.