In responding to this pandemic, a King County Superior Court Judge may order a virtual jury trial in your case. The following training is provided to assist you in being prepared for your first all-remote civil jury trial. Practice Tip: After reviewing these videos, practice with your witnesses and colleagues!

Section 1 - Pretrial

• 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

Section 2 - Jury Selection

• 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

Section 3 - Juror Management

• Swearing in the Jurors - Opening Instructions

• The Virtual Jury Room

• Juror Monitoring & Juror Notes

• Juror Questions - CR 43(k)

• Final Instructions

• Jury Deliberations - CR 47(i)

• Taking the Verdict

Section 4 - Lawyer Considerations

• Patience & Preparation

• Witness Issues

• Audio Issues

• Proxemics, Focus, & Tone

• Exhibit Handling

• Impeachment / Refreshment

SC Clerk's Office: Uploading Electronic Exhibits Using ShareFile (website)

Remote Jury Selection in King County Superior Court (07/30/2020)

Civil Bar Remote Bench Trial Training (06/22/2020)