Are there any requirements on how the notice and questionnaires are sent (i.e. by regular mail, sheriff, certified mail, etc.)?
Rule 4 states that the jury administrator “shall mail” the juror qualification form and notice. Thereafter the rule uses the word “send” for the summons and questionnaire which would imply mailing. Since certified mail is not specifically indicated, first class mail would be sufficient. It is also possible that personal service by the Sheriff’s Department would comply with the rule. The primary intent is content and timing rather than the method of delivery. Question: If we send the information required in the summons (i.e. information on parking, directions to court, compensation, etc.) with the notice can we then summons jurors by telephone? If we can not summons jurors by telephone, are there any requirements on how the summons is sent? Answer: Because Rule 4 requires specific information be included in the summons, the rules do not contemplate summoning a juror by telephone. However, this notice may be supplemented by systems using telephone communications to confirm or designate t
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