A new jury services system will streamline the jury selection process and improve the experience for potential jurors. The changes begin with a new post card summons that offers three QR codes that link potential jurors to web pages with directions on how to respond to the notice, what to do the night before reporting and what to do on reporting day. Jurors will also now be paid with a debit card that can be loaded with their pay for being a juror. An online portal shows juror status updates and enables view of juror history. So potential jurors can see online if their excusal request  has been granted. Potential jurors can select if they prefer to be contacted by text or email. Those reporting for jury duty can get directions to the courthouse from their address. The new system also enables printing of jury summons copies and attendance letters for proof of service.

The jury process will also be expedited by 15 new kiosks that will function similarly to those found at the airport. The kiosks are equipped with scan systems that enable users to check-in using their postcard summons. The kiosks are expected to expedite the check-in process.

The Nevada legislature passed a pay bump for jurors in January 2024. Each person summoned to attend as a grand juror or a trial juror in the district court or justice court, or a trial juror in the municipal court, is entitled to be paid $65 for each day after the second day of jury selection that the person is in attendance in response to the venire or summons, including Sundays and holidays. Each grand juror and trial juror in the district court or justice court, or trial juror in the municipal court, actually sworn and serving is entitled to $65 a day as compensation for each day of service. Juror were paid $40 a day prior to this change. The legislature approved the change in January of 2024.

“Jurors are essential to our justice system. When we improve the experience for jurors we are improving the foundation of our justice system.” said District Court Chief Judge Jerry Wiese. Our  judges realize how essential jurors are, we value their service and we want jury service to be a rewarding experience.”  

The average jury trial is three to five days. The Constitution guarantees: “the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury.” Jury services is widely recognized as an essential pillar of our justice system.