SB 800
Clarifying policy of state regarding jury service
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Sign in to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill aims to clarify and standardize the policies and procedures for jury service in West Virginia. It defines key terms related to jury selection, outlines the responsibilities of the clerk and administrative director in compiling and maintaining jury lists (master and county lists), and addresses public access to these lists. The bill also clarifies procedures for disqualification, challenges to selection, and the use of electronic systems for jury selection, while eliminating the requirement for current methods to remain in effect until a master list is prepared.
Key provisions
- Defines key terms related to jury selection, including ‘Administrative Director,’ ‘Clerk,’ ‘Master List,’ ‘County List,’ and ‘Jury Wheel.’
- Specifies how the master list is compiled, combining multiple source lists (e.g., voter registration, driver’s license records, tax returns) and eliminating duplicates.
- Establishes procedures for public inspection of county and freeholder lists.
- Requires public officers to make source lists available to the administrative director or designee.
- Clarifies the clerk’s duties regarding juror qualification forms and their use.
- Eliminates the use of electronic data processing methods for jury selection.
- Provides for the use of qualified jurors in case of unanticipated shortages.
- Outlines procedures for challenging compliance with jury selection procedures.
Who is affected
- Citizens of West Virginia
- Circuit and Magistrate Courts
- Clerks of the Circuit Court
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yours