D.C. Code § 11-1901

Current through codified legislation effective September 18, 2024
Section 11-1901 - Declaration of policy

A jury selection system is hereby established for the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. All litigants entitled to trial by jury shall have the right to grand and petit juries selected at random from a fair cross section of the residents of the District of Columbia. In accordance with the provisions of this chapter, all qualified individuals shall have the opportunity to be considered for service on grand and petit juries in the District of Columbia and shall be obligated to serve as jurors when summoned for that purpose.

D.C. Code § 11-1901

Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 3635, Pub. L. 99-650, § 2.

Board of Judges to have authority to promulgate and adopt plan: See § 4(b) of P.L. 99-650.