It is the purpose of this Rule to implement an efficient and comprehensive system of jury use and management for the Willoughby Municipal Court. In addition to the provisions herein the Willoughby Municipal Court concurs with the Lake County Jury and Management Standards filed heretofore that are not in conflict with the provisions herein. The responsibility for administration of the jury system shall be vested in the Judge and Bailiff who shall coordinate all procedures. All procedures concerning jury selection and service should be governed by Ohio Rules of Court and appropriate statutes. The opportunity for jury service shall not be denied or limited on the basis of race, national origin gender, age, religious belief, income, occupation, or disability.
Jury service is an obligation of all qualified citizens of Lake County, Ohio.
All reasonable efforts shall be made to accommodate prospective jurors who have special needs. The Court shall employ the services of prospective jurors so as to achieve optimum use with a minimum of inconvenience to jurors. The Court shall determine the minimally sufficient number of jurors needed to accommodate trial activity. This information and appropriate management techniques should be used to adjust both the number of individuals summoned for jury duty and the number assigned by jury panels. Jury Size and Unanimity of Verdict Jury size and unanimity in civil and criminal cases shall conform with Ohio law.