How does the Jury Commission obtain names of prospective jurors?
The list of names that is used for jury service is created by a combined list of drivers/voters/identification card and Illinois disabled person ID cardholders in Winnebago County. Names are randomly selected from the master list by computer. I cannot serve as a juror. I would like your office to remove my name from your records. Under no circumstances is the Jury Commission permitted to remove an individual’s name. However, if you believe you are not eligible to serve, you may call the Jury Commission to discuss your situation. I am not a resident of Winnebago County or a citizen of the United States. May I serve? No. You must be a Winnebago County resident to serve as a juror in Winnebago County. The law automatically disqualifies residents who are non-citizens.
