Individual sequestered voir dire the questioning of each and every potential juror outside the presence of all other jurors draws passionate support from some Connecticut lawyers. From the criminal defense bar comes the assertion that it is the best means of screening jurors for bias and prejudice. Plenty of civil lawyers like the practice, too, although in their case I suspect it is because jury selection can be strung out for days while they prepare their cases.
I hate it. I’ve tried lots of cases in state and federal courts. I don’t see any difference in the quality of jurors between the two fora.
