Rule 3.340. Effect of Sustaining Challenge

If a challenge for cause of an individual juror is sustained, the juror shall be discharged from the trial of the cause. If a peremptory challenge to an individual juror is made, the juror shall be discharged likewise from the trial of the cause.

Committee Notes

1968 Adoption. The first sentence of the suggested rule except for the inclusion of the words “for cause” is a transcription of section 913.09, Florida Statutes. The last sentence has been added. 1972 Amendment. Same as prior rule.