Message from Hon. Timothy C. Evans, Chief Judge Standby Juror Information FAQs General Information Courthouse Related Questions Jury Selection Process Courtroom Procedures Contact Jury Administration

Q. How are jurors selected for a trial?   A. After your panel is selected and reports to a courtroom, a process known as voir dire begins. During voir dire, the judge and possibly the attorneys will ask you questions to see if you can keep an open mind and be fair. After you have been questioned, you will either be selected or excused for that particular case. If you are selected, you and the other selected jurors will receive instructions from the judge as to what is expected of you. If you are not selected, you will return to the jury room and may be sent to another courtroom with another panel. If you are not selected by the end of the day, you will be released from the jury room and your service will be completed for at least one year.     Message from the Chief Judge, Hon. Timothy C. Evans ~ Standby Juror Information General Information ~ Courthouse Related Questions ~ Jury Selection Process Courtroom Procedures ~ Contact Jury Administration   Disclaimer   ©2000-2006 Office of the Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County