[20200420]IN11346_联邦陪审团审判和2019冠状病毒疾病.pdf

CRS INSIGHT Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress INSIGHTINSIGHTi i Federal Jury Trials and COVID-19 Barry J. McMillion Analyst in American National Government April 20, 2020 This Insight provides information and analysis related to federal jury trials and how such trials have been impacted by Coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19. Given the rapidly changing situation surrounding COVID-19, the information provided in this Insight may be superseded by new information that differs from what is described in the text below. If there are any questions regarding whether such changes have occurred, congressional staff may contact the author of this Insight. Background The Jury Selection and Service Act of 1968 specifies the qualifications a person must meet in order to serve on a federal jury. Specifically, an individual must be a United States citizen; be at least 18 years of age; reside primarily for one year in the judicial district where he or she has been summoned to federal jury service; be adequately proficient in English to satisfactorily complete the juror qualification form; have no disqualifying mental or physical condition; not currently be subject to felony charges