Jury Management & Court Operations Flashcards

What is the primary source used by most US courts to compile the master jury list (jury pool)?

Answer: Voter registration lists, often supplemented by driver's license and state ID records

Most jurisdictions use voter rolls and DMV records to create a broad, representative jury pool from the community.

What does 'voir dire' refer to in the jury selection process?

Answer: The process of questioning prospective jurors to assess their suitability and impartiality

Voir dire allows attorneys and judges to question potential jurors to identify biases that could affect a fair trial.

What is a 'one day/one trial' jury system designed to accomplish?

Answer: Reduce the burden on jurors by limiting service to one day or one trial, whichever is longer

The one day/one trial system minimizes disruption to citizens' lives by limiting jury service while still meeting court needs.

What is the role of the court administrator in jury management?

Answer: To oversee jury summons, qualification, selection logistics, and juror accommodation

Court administrators manage the operational side of jury service, including summoning, qualifying, orienting, and accommodating jurors.

What is the purpose of a 'jury management system' in court operations?

Answer: To automate juror summoning, tracking, qualification, and reporting processes

Jury management software automates the summons process, tracks juror status, and generates utilization reports to improve efficiency.

What does 'juror utilization rate' measure in court operations?

Answer: The percentage of summoned jurors who are actually used in trials versus wasted on standby

Juror utilization rate measures operational efficiency by tracking how many summoned jurors are actually needed and used.