Jury selection is the process of choosing individuals to serve on a jury for a trial. This involves screening potential jurors to ensure they can be fair and impartial. The selection typically begins with a pool of candidates drawn from the community, who are then questioned by the judge and attorneys to assess their suitability for the case. During this process, attorneys may use challenges to dismiss certain jurors. There are two types of challenges: peremptory challenges, which allow attorneys to remove jurors without giving a reason, and for cause challenges, which require a valid reason for dismissal. The goal is to form a balanced jury.