Jury Pool
/ˈdʒʊəri puːl/
Definitions
- (n.) The group of prospective jurors selected from the community to be considered for jury service in a particular trial.
The jury pool was summoned to the courthouse for the upcoming criminal case.
Forms
- jury pool
- jury pools
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Commentary
The term refers specifically to the set of potential jurors before any have been empaneled; the jury pool size and selection process can vary by jurisdiction.
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