NCJ Number
112507
Date Published
1988
Length
22 pages
Annotation
This booklet answers general questions about the judicial process and jury duty in Connecticut's Superior Court.
Abstract
Jury committees in each of the State's 169 towns randomly select a specific number of people from the Town's voter registration list to serve on juries. This roster is combined with names randomly selected from the State motor vehicle operators list. The appearance date and time and the court's name and address are printed on the front of the juror's summons and on the standby notice. The juror is required to serve on jury duty for at least 1 day. If a juror is selected for duty but has not been questioned by the end of the day he or she must return the next day. If chosen for a trial, the juror must serve until the end of the trial. In an emergency, the judge can excuse a juror during the trial. Full-time jurors generally are paid regular wages by the employer for the first 3 days of service or any part thereof. Jurors who are not employed full time are reimbursed for mileage, parking, and child care. Jurors serving over 3 days are paid $50 per day. Jury selection involves voir dire (questioning by counsel), challenges, selection of 6 or 12 jurors and alternates, and impaneling. After the judge's charge (instructions) to the jury, jurors deliberate to reach a unanimous verdict that is then presented to the court. Jurors should arrive promptly, listen carefully, and should not discuss the case with others. A glossary and juror checklist are provided.