‘Power of Remote Case-Specific Juror Questionnaires’ examined

The National Center for State Courts will present a webinar on “Streamlining Jury Selection - The Power of Remote Case-Specific Juror Questionnaires” Thursday, September 5, at from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. via Zoom.

This webcast will look at how remote case-specific juror questionnaires can revolutionize jury selection by providing greater convenience for prospective jurors, offering more meaningful insights into juror impartiality, and reducing operational costs through improved juror utilization.  Panelists from the Superior Court of Arizona, Maricopa County, will share their successful implementation of this innovative approach.  The webinar will cover:

• The process used by the Maricopa County Superior Court to prescreen jurors for bias and time conflicts;

• How remote juror questionnaires provide more detailed and valuable information to judges and lawyers;

• The practical tools utilized, including Microsoft Forms and Excel, to facilitate remote questionnaires; and

• The significant impact this approach has had on the efficiency and effectiveness of voir dire.

Speaking at the webcast will be:

• Judge Pamela Gates, associate presiding judge, Superior Court of Arizona, Maricopa County

• Matthew Martin, jury commissioner, Superior Court of Arizona, Maricopa County

• Tiana Burdick, deputy jury commissioner, Superior Court of Arizona, Maricopa County

• Moderator Paula Hannaford-Agor, principal court research associate, Research and Design, National Center for State Courts

To register for the webinar, visit www.ncsc.org and click on “webinars.”