How Jurors Are Chosen
Computers at random from lists of voter registration, driver’s licenses and identification cards choose the names of prospective jurors. A master list is first given to the county clerk. That list is then divided between Superior, District and Municipal Courts. The courts then mail a questionnaire to each juror. The answers to the juror questionnaires are then evaluated to make sure each juror is eligible for jury service.
To be eligible a juror must be at least 18 years of age, a citizen of the United States, a resident of the county in which the juror is to serve, and be able to communicate in English. If a person has ever been convicted of a felony, his or her civil rights must have first been restored. Those eligible may be excused from jury service if they have illnesses that would interfere with their ability to do a good job, would suffer a great hardship if required to serve, or are unable to serve for other legitimate reasons. Once chosen, a juror becomes part of the “jury pool” - a group of citizens from which trial juries are chosen
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