Rule 65 Orientation of Trial Jurors
Rule Text
The court shall provide an orientation to persons called for jury service substantially as follows:
(a) At the time of serving the juror qualification questionnaire, a juror orientation pamphlet shall also be made available which is provided by the Administrative Office of the Courts outlining how a jury is chosen, trial procedure, people involved in the trial, and jury fees; and
(b) Upon first appearance at the courthouse, or earlier as ordered by the Administrative District Judge, persons called to jury service shall receive a jury orientation consisting of the uniform juror orientation video produced by the Administrative Office of the Courts, together with any introductory jury instructions provided by the presiding judge.
Amendment history: (Adopted November 17, 2021, effective January 1, 2022; amended February 25, 2022, effective February 28, 2022.)