May 5, 2026Board meeting
Jury Commission Meeting Minutes
The meeting included the swearing-in of a new member and the election of the President and Secretary. The judiciary update featured a review of 2025 jury statistics, trial outcomes, and juror yield reports for Kent County compared against national and statewide averages. The commission discussed disqualification criteria for jury service, demographic data collection via community representation surveys, and eligibility requirements involving state identification. Additionally, the commission reviewed the upcoming transition to an online jury management system.