​On April 4, 2024, the fourth day of Chad Daybell's jury selection in Boise, Idaho, significant progress was made toward finalizing the jury panel. By the end of the day, a total of 52 potential jurors had been selected, surpassing the initial goal of 50. This advancement set the stage for the next phase of the selection process, where both the prosecution and defense would exercise peremptory challenges to finalize the 12 jurors and six alternates needed for the trial. The court meticulously questioned potential jurors about their knowledge of the case, media exposure, personal beliefs, and any potential biases, particularly concerning the death penalty, which remains a possible sentence in this case.

In a related development, a sealed motion was filed late on March 29, 2024, by a non-party seeking to delay the trial. Judge Steven Boyce temporarily sealed the motion, citing concerns about its propriety and potential impact on the defendant's right to a fair trial. Both the prosecution and defense raised objections to the motion, leading to its sealing until a hearing could be scheduled to determine its admissibility and relevance. ​


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