Online Superior Court jury trial

Guidance for lawyers on how to join and prepare for an all-Zoom civil jury trial.

Pretrial video

This video covers:

General purpose of the pre-trial conference
What topics are generally covered during a pre-trial conference
Pre-Trial conference topics in preparation for virtual jury trial
How to upload exhibits into Clerk's ShareFile system
Other Pre-Trial considerations for trial courts and counsel

Jury Selection video

This video covers:

General sequence and timing
Help preparing the prospective jurors electronic questionnaire
How the court will screen prospective jurors for health concerns
How the court will provide parties questionnaire responses
How the court will handle live questioning
How the court will handle challenges and other matters outside the presence of other jurors

Juror Management video

This video covers:

Swearing in the Jurors - Opening Instructions
The Virtual Jury Room
Juror Monitoring and Juror Notes
Juror Questions - CR 43(k)
Final Instructions
Jury Deliberations - CR 47(i)
Taking the Verdict

Lawyer Considerations video

This video covers:

Patience and Preparation
Witness Issues
Audio Issues
Proxemics, Focus, & Tone
Exhibit Handling
Impeachment / Refreshment

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