Jurors generally fill out the SJQ while motions in limine are argued so that there is no down time for the court’s normal procedures. The SJQ will cover personality, psychographic, experiential, and demographic variables that help predict verdict and leadership. Scanning technology may be used to input and statistically analyze data to generate a profile of each prospective juror.

A properly designed SJQ is concise and to the point. It includes the information needed to produce initial verdict and leadership ratings. It is also designed to it elicit “red flag” responses for follow-up in oral voir dire. A well designed SJQ will facilitate a more strategic oral voir dire; it is does not attempt to substitute oral voir dire.