2.05    Jury Commission-Winnebago County

  1. General Jury List
  2. Once each year, the jury commission shall in accordance with the provisions of 705 ILCS 305/310/315 prepare a jury list to be known as the general jury list to consist of all registered voters and Illinois drivers license holders possessing the necessary legal qualifications for jury duty.

  3. Active Jury List
  4. An active jury list shall be drawn from the general jury list via computer as provided by 705 ILCS 305/310/315.

  5. Examination of Electors
  6. The jury commissioners shall examine questionnaires completed by electors as defined by 705 ILCS 305/310/315 having been randomly selected from the active jury list. The jury commissioners shall have the power to summon electors to appear before them and to examine them regarding their qualifications for jury service, and such notice shall be sent by mail. The name of each elector approved by the commissioners for jury duty shall be placed on a qualified jury list.

  7. Drawing of Venire and Summonses
  8. Upon order of the court, venires shall be randomly drawn from the qualified jury list via computer, as provided by 705 ILCS 310/8 (c).

  9. Manner of Serving Summonses
  10. The Summoning of jurors, grand and petit, shall be performed in compliance with 705 ILCS 305/310/315.

  11. Media
  12. Names of jurors, grand and petit, may be provided to the media upon the completion of the juror's service.


Last Updated:    9/05
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