Virtual Civil Jury Trial Preparation
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!
All-Zoom Civil Jury Trials: From Pretrial to Verdict
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
More Virtual Hearing Resources
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)