Legal Definitions - Venire facias

Definition: A writ from a judge that orders a sheriff to gather potential jurors for a trial. It is sometimes shortened to "venire."

For example, in the case of Powers v. United States (1912), the use of a venire facias was discussed in relation to the selection of a jury.

• Jury duty
• Jury selection
• Jury trial
• Venire
• Venire facias de novo
• Veniremen

The use of a venire facias is an important part of the jury selection process. It ensures that a fair and impartial jury is chosen for a trial. The judge orders the sheriff to gather a pool of potential jurors, from which a final jury will be selected. This helps to prevent bias and ensures that the trial is conducted in a fair and just manner.