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The 2023 Florida Statutes (including Special Session C)

Title XLVII
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE AND CORRECTIONS
Chapter 913
TRIAL JURY
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F.S. 913.03
913.03 Grounds for challenge to individual jurors for cause.A challenge for cause to an individual juror may be made only on the following grounds:
(1) The juror does not have the qualifications required by law;
(2) The juror is of unsound mind or has a bodily defect that renders him or her incapable of performing the duties of a juror, except that, in a civil action, deafness or hearing impairment shall not be the sole basis of a challenge for cause of an individual juror;
(3) The juror has conscientious beliefs that would preclude him or her from finding the defendant guilty;
(4) The juror served on the grand jury that found the indictment or on a coroner’s jury that inquired into the death of a person whose death is the subject of the indictment or information;
(5) The juror served on a jury formerly sworn to try the defendant for the same offense;
(6) The juror served on a jury that tried another person for the offense charged in the indictment, information, or affidavit;
(7) The juror served as a juror in a civil action brought against the defendant for the act charged as an offense;
(8) The juror is an adverse party to the defendant in a civil action, or has complained against or been accused by the defendant in a criminal prosecution;
(9) The juror is related by blood or marriage within the third degree to the defendant, the attorneys of either party, the person alleged to be injured by the offense charged, or the person on whose complaint the prosecution was instituted;
(10) The juror has a state of mind regarding the defendant, the case, the person alleged to have been injured by the offense charged, or the person on whose complaint the prosecution was instituted that will prevent the juror from acting with impartiality, but the formation of an opinion or impression regarding the guilt or innocence of the defendant shall not be a sufficient ground for challenge to a juror if he or she declares and the court determines that he or she can render an impartial verdict according to the evidence;
(11) The juror was a witness for the state or the defendant at the preliminary hearing or before the grand jury or is to be a witness for either party at the trial;
(12) The juror is a surety on defendant’s bail bond in the case.
History.s. 184, ch. 19554, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 8663(191); s. 85, ch. 70-339; s. 5, ch. 93-125; s. 1520, ch. 97-102.

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Amendments to 913.03


Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 913.03
Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 913.03.



Annotations, Discussions, Cases:

Cases from cite.case.law:

PEARSON, v. PHILIP MORRIS USA INC., 270 So. 3d 441 (Fla. App. Ct. 2019)

. . . . § 913.03(10), Fla. . . .

BENTLEY, v. STATE, 233 So. 3d 1231 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2017)

. . . P. 3.300(c) and § 913.03, Fla. . . .

MCCRAY, v. STATE, 220 So. 3d 1119 (Fla. 2017)

. . . State, 894 So.2d 88, 98 (Fla. 2004) (citing §§ 913.03, 913.08, Fla. Stat. (2003)). . . . “Section 913.03 of the Florida Statutes outlines the grounds to support cause challenges.” Id. . . .

WELCH, v. STATE, 189 So. 3d 296 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2016)

. . . (quoting Singer, 109 So.2d at 23); see also § 913.03(10), Fla. . . .

GONZALEZ, v. STATE, 143 So. 3d 1171 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2014)

. . . Section 913.03 of the Florida Statutes, which specifies the grounds for challenging a juror for cause . . . individual juror may be made only on the following grounds,” and then lists twelve separate grounds. § 913.03 . . . Section 913.03(10), the only relevant subsection in the instant appeal, provides that a cause challenge . . . prevent him or her from serving as a fair and impartial juror, and the case law has applied section 913.03 . . .

MATARRANZ, v. STATE, 133 So. 3d 473 (Fla. 2013)

. . . The majority likewise fails to heed the statutory framework established in section 913.03(10), Florida . . . And at the same time, the majority displaces the legislative judgment reflected in section 913.03(10) . . . State, 894 So.2d 88, 98-99 (Fla.2004) (recognizing that section 913.03(10) outlines the grounds that . . . In derogation of both section 913.03 and our case law recognizing the manifest error standard of review . . . This change in the law — which disregards section 913.03(10) — has far-reaching implications and is radically . . .

MATARRANZ, v. STATE, 99 So. 3d 534 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2011)

. . . Guzman, 934 So.2d at 15 (quoting § 913.03(10), Fla. Stat. (2011)). . . .

BOLLING, v. STATE, 61 So. 3d 419 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2011)

. . . Section 913.03 provides the grounds for a challenge for cause, including that “[t]he juror has a state . . . of mind regarding the defendant ... that will prevent the juror from acting with impartiality.” § 913.03 . . .

MILLER, v. STATE, 42 So. 3d 204 (Fla. 2010)

. . . .” § 913.03(10), Fla. Stat. (2006). . . .

BANKS, v. STATE, 46 So. 3d 989 (Fla. 2010)

. . . Kopsho, 959 So.2d at 170; see also § 913.03(10), Fla. . . .

WADE, v. STATE, 41 So. 3d 857 (Fla. 2010)

. . . .” § 913.03(10), Fla. Stat. (2006). . . .

McKENZIE, v. STATE, 29 So. 3d 272 (Fla. 2010)

. . . See § 913.03(10), Fla. Stat. (2006). POLSTON, J., concurs. . . .

SMITH, v. STATE, 28 So. 3d 838 (Fla. 2009)

. . . Section 913.03(10), Florida Statutes (2005), provides that a juror may be challenged for cause on the . . . The per curiam opinion’s view on this point cannot be reconciled with section 913.03(10). . . . Finally, with respect to this point, I note that section 913.03 sets forth a list of grounds on which . . . been injured by the offense charged ... that will prevent the juror from acting with impartiality.” § 913.03 . . . Such a presumption is not consistent with section 913.03. . . .

IBARRONDO, v. STATE, 1 So. 3d 226 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2008)

. . . State, 934 So.2d 11, 15 (Fla. 3d DCA 2006) (citing § 913.03(10), Fla. . . .

BIGHAM, v. STATE, 995 So. 2d 207 (Fla. 2008)

. . . .” § 913.03(10), Fla. Stat. (2005). . . .

JOHNSON, v. STATE, 969 So. 2d 938 (Fla. 2007)

. . . .” § 913.03(10), Fla. Stat. (2006). . . .

KOPSHO, v. STATE, 959 So. 2d 168 (Fla. 2007)

. . . See § 913.03, Fla. Stat. (2006). . . . .

COMPANIONI, Jr. v. CITY OF TAMPA,, 958 So. 2d 404 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2007)

. . . decision, the court said: The fact of being a deputy sheriff is a ground of challenge for cause, Section 913.03 . . .

C. DORSEY, v. REDDY, M. D., 931 So. 2d 259 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2006)

. . . State, 934 So.2d 11, 2006 WL 335479 (Fla. 3d DCA Feb. 15, 2006) (citing § 913.03(10), Fla. . . .

LAMARCA, v. STATE v. R., 931 So. 2d 838 (Fla. 2006)

. . . While the court did not indicate which provision of section 913.03, Florida Statutes (1997), justified . . .

GUZMAN, v. STATE, 934 So. 2d 11 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2006)

. . . . § 913.03(10), Florida Statutes (2003). . . .

BUSBY, v. STATE, 894 So. 2d 88 (Fla. 2004)

. . . See §§ 913.03; 913.08, Fla. Stat. (2003). . . . Section 913.03 of the Florida Statutes outlines the grounds that support cause challenges. . . . See § 913.03(l)-(9), Fla. Stat. (2003). . . . the court determines that he or she can render an impartial verdict according to the evidence.... § 913.03 . . . Such a construction also renders superfluous that aspect of section 913.03 which sets forth juror impartiality . . .

CRAWFORD, v. STATE, 805 So. 2d 997 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2001)

. . . Section 913.03, Florida Statutes (2000), provides a list of grounds to challenge individual jurors for . . .

B. BOYKINS, v. STATE, 783 So. 2d 317 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2001)

. . . Section 913.03, Florida Statutes (1999) identifies twelve grounds for a challenge for cause. . . .

FRANCO, v. STATE, 777 So. 2d 1138 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2001)

. . . See § 913.03, Fla. Stat. (2000). . . .

KERESTESY, v. STATE, 760 So. 2d 989 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2000)

. . . .” § 913.03(10), Fla. Stat. (1997). . . .

SHAHGODARI, v. STATE, 744 So. 2d 1109 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1999)

. . . Appellant relied upon section 913.03(6), Florida Statutes, which provides for a challenge to an individual . . . that tried another person for the offense charged in the indictment, information, or affidavit.” § 913.03 . . . construed to apply to Isaac’s prior jury service, the state urged the trial court to interpret section 913.03 . . . offense or transaction charged in the information. - The state also argued that, in any event, section 913.03 . . . We hold that section 913.03(6), Florida Statutes, does not apply to a juror who has previously served . . .

HUBER, v. STATE, 669 So. 2d 1079 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1996)

. . . Section 913.03, Florida Statutes (1993), sets out the grounds for challenge for cause in a criminal trial . . .

JUDAH, v. STATE, 654 So. 2d 994 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1995)

. . . . § 913.03, Fla.Stat.; Waddell v. . . .

DENMARK, v. STATE, 656 So. 2d 166 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1995)

. . . Under section 913.03(9), Florida Statutes (1989), Denmark’s counsel could have challenged the juror for . . .

ALEN, v. STATE, 596 So. 2d 1083 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1992)

. . . procedure, see Fla.R.Crim.P. 3.300; Fla.R.Civ.P. 1.431(c), or perhaps to the applicable criminal statute, § 913.03 . . . Section 913.03(10), Florida Statutes (1991), narrowly restricts the usual "bias” ground for a challenge . . .

POLYNICE, v. STATE, 568 So. 2d 1346 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1990)

. . . Under subsection 913.03(9), Florida Statutes (1987), a prospective juror must be excused if he or she . . . Under subsection 913.03(10), Florida Statutes (1987), a prospective juror must be excused if he or she . . .

KIBLER, v. STATE, 546 So. 2d 710 (Fla. 1989)

. . . Section 913.03, Florida Statutes (1987), lists twelve grounds for a challenge for cause. . . .

COOK, v. STATE, 542 So. 2d 964 (Fla. 1989)

. . . See also § 913.03(10), Fla. . . . See §§ 913.03(2), (10), Fla.Stat. (1985) (permitting challenges for cause on grounds of mental or physical . . .

STEWART, v. L. DUGGER, As, 847 F.2d 1486 (11th Cir. 1988)

. . . . §§ 913.03, 913.-13 (West 1985). There are a variety of disqualifications. . . .

KENNEDY, v. L. WAINWRIGHT, R. C., 483 So. 2d 424 (Fla. 1986)

. . . jurors whose beliefs would preclude them finding the defendant guilty regardless of the evidence, § 913.03 . . .

ROSS, v. STATE, 474 So. 2d 1170 (Fla. 1985)

. . . Section 913.03(9), Florida Statutes (1983), states that a juror may be challenged for cause on the ground . . . find nothing in the record to indicate that the juror was subject to dismissal for cause under section 913.03 . . .

DARDEN, v. L. WAINWRIGHT,, 725 F.2d 1526 (11th Cir. 1984)

. . . . § 913.03 (1983). . . .

WILLIAMS, v. STATE, 440 So. 2d 404 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1983)

. . . Section 913.03, Florida Statutes (1981), provides: A challenge for cause to an individual juror may be . . . Not only does Irby ignore the clear language of the Florida Constitution and Section 913.03(10), but . . .

IRBY, v. STATE, 436 So. 2d 1047 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1983)

. . . Section 913.03(10), Florida Statutes, provides that a jury may be challenged “for cause” if possessed . . . Pursuant to § 913.03(10), therefore, the challenged correctional officers should have been excused upon . . .

HIGHLANDS INSURANCE COMPANY, v. LUCCI,, 423 So. 2d 947 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1982)

. . . State, 412 So.2d 367 (Fla. 3d DCA 1981); §§ 913.03, 913.12, Fla.Stat. (1979); Fla.R. Civ.P.1.431. . . .

PEEK, v. STATE, 413 So. 2d 1225 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1982)

. . . Weber to render an impartial verdict, see Section 913.03(10), Florida Statutes (1979), whether or not . . .

SKIPPER, v. STATE, 400 So. 2d 797 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1981)

. . . Section 913.03, Florida Statutes. Appellant has a heavy burden of showing an abuse of discretion. . . .

PERI, v. STATE, 412 So. 2d 367 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1981)

. . . . § 913.03, Fla.Stat. (1979). . . .

LEON, v. STATE, 396 So. 2d 203 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1981)

. . . State, 143 So.2d 909 (Fla. 1st DCA 1962), cert, dismissed, 155 So.2d 696 (Fla.1963); § 913.03(10), Fla.Stat . . .

JENKINS, v. STATE, 380 So. 2d 1042 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1980)

. . . The basis for challenges for cause are set forth in Section 913.03(9), Florida Statutes (1979). . . .

M. MACK, v. C. ALEXANDER,, 575 F.2d 488 (5th Cir. 1978)

. . . The dispute arose over $913.03 in income taxes owed by the plaintiff which have accumulated since 1972 . . .

STATE v. W. RODGERS,, 347 So. 2d 610 (Fla. 1977)

. . . Therein the Court said: “The fact of being a deputy sheriff is a ground of challenge for cause, Section 913.03 . . .

HUNT, v. STATE, 330 So. 2d 502 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1976)

. . . cause to the individual juror by Hunt does not come within or meet the grounds for challenge under § 913.03 . . .

MURPHY, v. STATE OF FLORIDA,, 363 F. Supp. 1224 (S.D. Fla. 1973)

. . . Florida law provides as follows : § 913.03 Grounds for Challenge to Individual Jurors for Cause 10) The . . .

WILLIAMS, v. L. WAINWRIGHT,, 427 F.2d 921 (5th Cir. 1970)

. . . They were all excused for reasons consistent with Florida Statutes Sections 913.03 and 53.021, F.S.A. . . .

WILLIAMS, v. L. WAINWRIGHT,, 308 F. Supp. 81 (S.D. Fla. 1969)

. . . They were all excused for reasons consistent with Florida Statutes Sections 913.03 and 53.021, F.S.A. . . .

WILSON v. STATE, 225 So. 2d 321 (Fla. 1969)

. . . Also, Sec. 913.03(3), Fla.Stat., F.S.A., states the grounds for a challenge for causé to an individual . . .

PORTER, v. STATE, 160 So. 2d 104 (Fla. 1963)

. . . Sec. 913.03, F.S.A., which specifies the grounds for challenge to jurors for cause does not include relationship . . . between the trial judge and a juror, although it does in 913.03(9) provide for challenge because of . . .

CARNLEY v. COCHRAN, CORRECTIONS DIRECTOR, 369 U.S. 506 (U.S. 1962)

. . . Stat., 1959, §913.03(1). . . . Stat., 1959, § 913.03. Ignorance of a ground for challenge is no defense. Denmark v. . . .

B. SINGER, v. STATE, 109 So. 2d 7 (Fla. 1959)

. . . Section 913.03(11), F.S.A., provides that a challenge for cause may be made to an individual juror on . . . We conclude that veniremen Davis and Carter were not witnesses for the State under § 913.03(11), F.S.A . . . On appeal defendant also contends that venireman Davis should have been excused under § 913.03(10), F.S.A . . . Sec. 913.03, F.S.A., states that a challenge for cause may be made only on twelve grounds specified therein . . . Shaw were sufficient to inform the court that the defense was relying upon Sec. 913.03(10), F.S.A., which . . .

EX PARTE GEORGE L. SULLIVAN, 155 Fla. 111 (Fla. 1944)

. . . The fact of being a deputy sheriff is a ground of challenge for cause, Section 913.03, Florida Statutes . . .