Stone County Court To Implement Easier Communication System With Prospective Jurors
November 14, 2019
An example of a new letter prospective jurors will receive starting this month.
Beginning next month, prospective jurors in Stone County can choose to communicate with the court by text or e-mail, as the Stone County Circuit Court implements the Show-Me Jury system.
Here is how Missouri’s new Show-Me Jury system works:
• The Stone County Circuit Court will mail new Show-Me Jury qualification notices starting November 2019, for jury service beginning December 1, 23019.
• When potential jurors receive the qualification notice, they will be directed to go online at www.courts.mo.gov/ejuror to complete their juror qualification forms. This online questionnaire lets them choose their preferred method of communication with the court–whether by e-mail or text message. For prospective jurors who remain in the pool of qualified jurors after completing their questionnaires, this means the local court could send the summons for jury duty electronically.
• For potential jurors who do not have access to a computer or who prefer not to communicate information electronically, they may call the Stone County Circuit Clerk’s office at (417) 357-6114 to request a paper copy of the questionnaire and to receive future summons and notices by postal mail during their current term of service.
• Potential jurors who believe they are not qualified for jury service under state law can follow the online instructions to submit their necessary documentation electronically.
• For potential jurors who provide the appropriate contact information, the Stone County Circuit Clerk’s office can notify them by text message or e-mail before they report for service if their service is no longer needed.
Missouri courts do not require anyone to provide confidential information over the telephone or by e-mail. The Show-Me Jury system is designed to allow citizens to choose how they want to communicate with their local courts about potential jury service. Any telephone call or e-mail threatening the recipient with fines or jail time for failure to comply are fraudulent and are in no way connected with Missouri courts and should be reported to local law enforcement officials.
The new Show-Me Jury system was piloted in the St. Louis City Circuit Court beginning in February 2017. The Stone County Circuit Court is the 40th court to implement the Show-Me Jury system.
Juries are a hallmark of the American justice system, and we truly appreciate the willingness of our citizens to serve as jurors. Through the Show-Me Jury system, we hope to make that service much easier and more convenient, says Mechelee Lebow, Stone County Circuit Clerk.
Here is how Missouri’s new Show-Me Jury system works:
• The Stone County Circuit Court will mail new Show-Me Jury qualification notices starting November 2019, for jury service beginning December 1, 23019.
• When potential jurors receive the qualification notice, they will be directed to go online at www.courts.mo.gov/ejuror to complete their juror qualification forms. This online questionnaire lets them choose their preferred method of communication with the court–whether by e-mail or text message. For prospective jurors who remain in the pool of qualified jurors after completing their questionnaires, this means the local court could send the summons for jury duty electronically.
• For potential jurors who do not have access to a computer or who prefer not to communicate information electronically, they may call the Stone County Circuit Clerk’s office at (417) 357-6114 to request a paper copy of the questionnaire and to receive future summons and notices by postal mail during their current term of service.
• Potential jurors who believe they are not qualified for jury service under state law can follow the online instructions to submit their necessary documentation electronically.
• For potential jurors who provide the appropriate contact information, the Stone County Circuit Clerk’s office can notify them by text message or e-mail before they report for service if their service is no longer needed.
Missouri courts do not require anyone to provide confidential information over the telephone or by e-mail. The Show-Me Jury system is designed to allow citizens to choose how they want to communicate with their local courts about potential jury service. Any telephone call or e-mail threatening the recipient with fines or jail time for failure to comply are fraudulent and are in no way connected with Missouri courts and should be reported to local law enforcement officials.
The new Show-Me Jury system was piloted in the St. Louis City Circuit Court beginning in February 2017. The Stone County Circuit Court is the 40th court to implement the Show-Me Jury system.
Juries are a hallmark of the American justice system, and we truly appreciate the willingness of our citizens to serve as jurors. Through the Show-Me Jury system, we hope to make that service much easier and more convenient, says Mechelee Lebow, Stone County Circuit Clerk.