Prospective jurors in Lincoln County will be getting their notices with a new look beginning Monday and be able to do much of their communication online.
Lincoln County trial court administrator Sally Bovett announced this week the court will send prospective jurors postcards with instructions for accessing online information and resources – all designed to make response and communication easier, faster, and more convenient.
The postcards will replace the former paper brochures mailed in envelopes.
The postcards include the information jurors need to respond for service and communicate with the court. It directs potential jurors to a new online portal, Juror eResponse, where they can complete juror forms, opt-in for text or email notifications and reporting instructions, obtain an attendance slip for their service, and request deferral or excusals.
Prospective jurors who do not have access to the internet can complete a questionnaire when they report for jury service.
“The new approach provides more flexibility to update information online, gives potential jurors more options for contact, and saves on printing and postage,” Bovett said. “The Juror eResponse portal is part of the Oregon Judicial Department’s efforts to use technology to improve and expand court communication, accessibility, and engagement in innovative ways.”
For more information about Lincoln County Circuit Court jury service, go to its website.
This is a necessary change that should have been implemented years ago. I have served on a jury three times and couldn’t believe how poorly the communications were with potential and selected jurors. Thank you Sally Bovett for fixing a serious problem for citizens attempting to fulfill their citizen obligations.