Press Release – New Jury Management System

Press Release

Geauga County Court of Common Pleas
implements new jury management system

The Court seeks to improve the jury experience and reduce costs by
leveraging technology to streamline the process for citizens and Court staff

Chardon, Ohio July 2, 2024

The Geauga County Court of Common Pleas, General Division is replacing its aging jury management system with a modernized system to enhance the jury service experience for jurors while reducing costs and increasing efficiency within the Court. Summons will be sent via postcard with an option to complete the jury questionnaire online or to request a printed version. The postcard will also include the potential juror’s term of service. Notices of excusal, disqualification, approval, etc. will be sent via email, text, or mail, depending on the questionnaire submission method and response.

Expected benefits include:

• Convenient online portal and phone number for checking status and reporting times
• Eliminate time and postage costs incurred by potential jurors to return paper questionnaires to the Court
• Savings of tax payer dollars on postage for summons
• Convenient text reminders for jurors/potential jurors
• Improved efficiency within the Court, which will reduce costs and allow staff to focus on serving clients, thereby enhancing the Public’s overall experience with the Court

The Court values the role jurors play and strives to make their service a pleasant experience. The Court believes the new jury management system will further its goal to provide access to justice, and will be extremely beneficial for the citizens of Geauga County. More information can be found at geaugacourts.org/jury-service.

Stay tuned for further announcements of technology initiatives the Court is adopting to provide access to justice and better serve the public.