- (1) Any objection to the manner in which a jury panel has been selected or drawn must be raised by a motion to discharge the jury panel. Except for good cause shown, the motion must be made at least 5 days prior to the term for which the jury is drawn.
- (2) The motion must be in writing supported by affidavit and must state facts that show that the jury panel was improperly selected or drawn.
- (3) If the motion states facts that show that the jury panel has been improperly selected or drawn, it is the duty of the court to conduct a hearing. The burden of proof is on the movant.
- (4) If the court finds that the jury panel was improperly selected or drawn, the court shall order the jury panel discharged and the selection or drawing of a new panel in the manner provided by law.
History: En. 95-1908 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-1908; amd. Sec. 190, Ch. 800, L. 1991; Sec. 46-16-302, MCA 1989; redes. 46-16-112 by Code Commissioner, 1991.