Clarifies West Virginia's jury service policy, detailing jury selection procedures and disqualifications.

West Virginia SB800 clarifies the state's policy on jury service, emphasizing random selection from a fair cross-section of the population. The bill outlines procedures for compiling and maintaining a master list of prospective jurors, ensuring it includes citizens who are at least 18 years old, can read and understand English, and are not disqualified due to criminal convictions or disabilities. It specifies the number of names required in the jury wheel or box based on county population and mandates the use of a random selection process.

Clarifies West Virginia's jury service policy, detailing jury selection procedures and disqualifications.

West Virginia SB800 clarifies the state's policy on jury service, emphasizing random selection from a fair cross-section of the population. The bill outlines procedures for compiling and maintaining a master list of prospective jurors, ensuring it includes citizens who are at least 18 years old, can read and understand English, and are not disqualified due to criminal convictions or disabilities. It specifies the number of names required in the jury wheel or box based on county population and mandates the use of a random selection process.