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Aug
The concept of a jury trial is a cornerstone of the United States judicial system. As enshrined in the Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, the right to a trial by a jury of one's peers is one of the safeguards of individual liberty. But how are these jurors chosen? What is the first step in selecting U.S. citizens to serve as members of a jury? It's a process known as the creation of a jury pool, or master jury wheel, and it begins with the random selection of names from the community. Creation of the Master Jury Wheel The…