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Before jury selection starts, the court has to give people called for jury duty some basic information about what being a juror involves. This is called orientation, and it happens before anyone is chosen to sit on a jury.
The court uses a standard presentation that's been recommended by the Indiana Judicial Conference. This means every court follows similar guidelines, so jurors across the state get consistent information about their role in the legal system.
The point of this rule is to make sure people show up ready to serve without confusion about what's expected of them. Instead of jumping straight into questioning potential jurors, courts first take time to explain the process, so people understand why they're there and what their job will be if they're picked.
