jury pools

Jury pools are groups of potential jurors selected from a larger community, typically based on voter registration, driver's license records, or other public lists. These pools serve as the initial source from which jurors are randomly chosen to serve on a specific trial. The goal is to ensure a fair and unbiased jury by allowing both sides to review and possibly exclude certain individuals through a process called voir dire. The jury pool acts as a broad, representative sample of the community, providing a diverse foundation for selecting jurors for a particular case.