At the same time we are changing the term a juror serves to one day or one trial. The new system, now in use, sends out jury summons for a specific day approximately three weeks in advance. The summons has a jury questionnaire at the bottom that the potential juror completes and returns within ten days. The juror keeps the top portion that has the court date, juror information, and a badge with the jurors bar code on it and brings that information with them when they report for duty.
Court clerks scan the bar code to take attendance.
An automated voice response feature, expected to be in place later this fall, will allow a juror to call in for answers to questions they may have about serving jury duty. The State of Missouri provided the Circuit Clerk's office with all software, equipment, and supplies necessary to operate the pilot program. The new program simplifies the experience of jury service, making the process more pleasant for citizens selected for jury duty.