{"id":1026,"date":"2023-11-06T11:14:09","date_gmt":"2023-11-06T19:14:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.courtofpublicopinion.com\/2023\/?page_id=1026"},"modified":"2026-03-07T12:48:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T20:48:51","slug":"jurors-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.courtofpublicopinion.com\/2023\/jurors-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Juror FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"howtojoin\" class=\"wp-block-heading anchor\">How do I join the Jury pool?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<style>\n.anchor {\n  scroll-margin-top: 280px !important;\n}\n\n\nspan.plybtn {\n    font-size: 6rem;\n    opacity: .6;\n}\n.video-section {\n    width: 100%;\n    margin: 0rem auto;\n    text-align: left;\n}\n.video-section h2 {\n    margin: 0.5rem 0 0.25rem;\n    font-size: 2rem;\n    color: #333;\n}\n.video-section h3 {\n    margin: 0.25rem 0 0.5rem;\n    font-size: 1.25rem;\n    color: #666;\n    font-weight: normal;\n}\n.video-section .caption {\n    margin-top: 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Any U.S. citizen who is at least 18 years old, can read and understand English, and has not been convicted of a felony is eligible to register.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"needtojoin\" class=\"wp-block-heading anchor\">What do I need to serve?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">For online service, you do not need anything special other than your PC, notebook, laptop, or tablet, loaded with Google Chrome or Safari, and a reliable internet connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Minimum requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Windows or Mac 2017 and newer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Google Chrome browser preferred<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Display resolution: 1280 x 800<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disable any pop-up blockers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Browser JavaScript must be enabled<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The use of a proxy server is not allowed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>System MUST support video and audio, with a functioning webcam and microphone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Suggested (not required):<\/strong> Headphones or earbuds to reduce background noise and to prevent audio feedback<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"techsupport\" class=\"wp-block-heading anchor\">If I have technical issues, who do I contact?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">CoPO wants every Juror to succeed in their service, which is why we provide tutorials and clear instructions in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Jurors are responsible for ensuring that they meet all minimum technical requirements before the hearing begins. CoPO does not provide live technical support during focus groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">If you are unable to join the group because you do not know how to operate video conferencing software or do not meet the minimum requirements, you will be dismissed and will not be compensated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Jurors who misrepresent their ability to meet the technical requirements (for example, claiming they have a compatible system but failing to use it properly) will not be paid for their time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">If you encounter difficulties, you may attempt basic troubleshooting, such as refreshing your browser or reloading the page. If this does not resolve the issue, you will not be able to participate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Tutorial materials will be provided in advance to help you understand how to use the system. If you have never used video conferencing software, you are expected to review these materials or seek out resources (such as general YouTube tutorials) before your scheduled service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Ultimately, Jurors are solely responsible for their own equipment, connectivity, and ability to use the system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"reginfo\" class=\"wp-block-heading anchor\">When I register with CoPO, do I have to provide ALL of the information requested?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">No. Some information, such as your name and address, is required. For other questions, you may choose &#8220;Decline to Answer&#8221; if that option is available. However, before requesting to serve on a case, you may want to reconsider any declined responses, as attorneys may take both your answers and any omissions into account during the Jury selection process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"infohow\" class=\"wp-block-heading anchor\">How is the information I provide in my Jury Registration used?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Court of Public Opinion uses the information you provide regarding your residence, availability, and preferred method of Jury service to identify the group of persons who are qualified to serve as Jurors on upcoming hearings. As hearings are scheduled with CoPO, those Jurors will be sent an email invitation to &#8220;Request to Serve&#8221; as Jurors on those hearings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">With the exception of your Private Information, attorneys may also use the information you provide, alone or combined with written or oral questions, to perform Jury Selection. This is the process by which the pool of Jurors is narrowed down to the panel that will ultimately hear and decide the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, without identifying your Private Information, the demographic information you provide during registration may be used by attorneys to look for patterns in how their Jury panel responded to the verdict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">See CoPO&#8217;s Privacy Policy for further details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"aftreg\" class=\"wp-block-heading anchor\">What happens after I register as a CoPO Juror?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">You will instantly have exclusive access to the Jury Assembly Room at courtofpublicopinion.com. From there, you will be able to manage your Juror profile, identify and request to serve on upcoming Juror panels, and perform all actions necessary for your Jury service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"getinpool\" class=\"wp-block-heading anchor\">How do I get into a Jury pool?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">If you are qualified (meaning you are available and live in a specified location), and you want to serve as a Juror on a particular case, and you have no issues that would prevent you from deciding the case fairly, you should submit an online &#8220;Request to Serve.&#8221; Positions in the pool are limited and are filled in the order that Requests to Serve are received.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">However, submitting a Request to Serve is a serious commitment. Jurors who request to serve but fail to appear without canceling in advance will be permanently removed from the system and barred from future participation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"joinmore\" class=\"wp-block-heading anchor\">Can I join more than one focus group in a week?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">No. Jurors may not join more than one focus group within three business days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, when the same client requests multiple panels for the same matter, you may only participate in one panel. If you attempt to join more than one, your duplicate requests will be deleted and you may not be invited to future panels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pooltopanel\" class=\"wp-block-heading anchor\">How do I get out of the pool and onto a Jury panel?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Once the pool is filled, and no later than 7 days before the hearing, you must submit an online &#8220;Confirmation of Attendance.&#8221; Failure to confirm in time will result in your removal from that Jury pool and may lead to additional consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Submitting a Confirmation of Attendance guarantees that you will be paid for at least one half-day of service, unless the hearing is timely canceled or continued, or you are timely excused by the attorney(s) on that case. See Terms of Jury Service for further details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"777\" src=\"https:\/\/www.courtofpublicopinion.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/juror_checked_in-1024x777.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.courtofpublicopinion.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/juror_checked_in-1024x777.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.courtofpublicopinion.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/juror_checked_in-300x228.png 300w, https:\/\/www.courtofpublicopinion.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/juror_checked_in-768x583.png 768w, https:\/\/www.courtofpublicopinion.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/juror_checked_in-1536x1166.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.courtofpublicopinion.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/juror_checked_in-2048x1554.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"excusedfrom\" class=\"wp-block-heading anchor\">Can I be excused from a Jury pool?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Hearings presented to a Jury may be preceded by a Jury selection process similar to what would occur before a courtroom trial, with the first Jurors to submit a Request to Serve being the first considered for inclusion on the Jury panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Because the parties will have advance access to the information you provide in your Juror profile, your responses to any written questions submitted by the parties, and knowledge of how many Jurors are needed (including alternates), the parties can conduct a virtual Jury selection process and excuse Jurors before the hearing begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Excused Jurors will be compensated as provided in CoPO&#8217;s Terms of Jury Service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"reminders\" class=\"wp-block-heading anchor\">Will I receive any reminders?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Jurors are solely responsible for submitting their Confirmations of Attendance on time and for providing their service as scheduled. CoPO may assist by sending email and text reminders in advance of each important event, but you are responsible for verifying your current Jury status, as well as the status of any hearings in which you may be involved, at courtofpublicopinion.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"cantserve\" class=\"wp-block-heading anchor\">What if I am unable to serve, or fail to complete my service after I have already submitted a Request to Serve and\/or a Confirmation of Attendance?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">You are asked to notify Court of Public Opinion immediately if you are unable to begin or complete your Jury service. Unless there are extraordinary circumstances, such as a verifiable hospitalization or death of the Juror or someone in their household, canceling your Jury service may result in negative consequences for you and your ability to be a Juror in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"onlinevlive\" class=\"wp-block-heading anchor\">How does online service compare to service at a hearing presented to a Jury live?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Jurors who serve online are required to attend at designated times through the CoPO video platform, rather than traveling to a courthouse. The online experience mirrors what Jurors at a live proceeding would encounter, including access to testimony, exhibits, Jury instructions, and real-time deliberations with other Jurors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"video-section\">\n    <div class=\"video-container\">\n      <video class=\"bgVideo\" playsinline>\n        <source src=\"https:\/\/www.courtofpublicopinion.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/presentation_juror.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/>\n        Your browser does not support HTML5 video.\n      <\/video>\n\n      <div class=\"temp_content\">\n        <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:30px; color:#ffffff;\"><br><strong>Hearing In Session<\/strong><\/h2>\n        <p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The hearing presentation host interface. The host controls the playback.<\/p>\n<span class=\"plybtn\">\u25ba<\/span>      \n<\/div>\n\n      <button class=\"toggle-button\">Play<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">My-Hearings > Watch Case Videos<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"cheat\" class=\"wp-block-heading anchor\">Can&#8217;t I just cheat?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">To serve in any matter, each CoPO Juror must make several declarations under penalty of perjury. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Representations made in your Juror Registration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Confirmation that you can be impartial in the matter you are assigned<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Responses to any questions submitted by the attorneys<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Affirmation that your Verdict responses are your own<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Any Juror who violates their obligation to provide true and accurate information may be referred for civil or criminal prosecution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">All Jurors are required to view the same testimony and evidence, respond to Verdict questions, and fulfill the purpose of their service. Jurors must complete viewing of the case by the start of deliberations to be eligible to respond to Verdict questions and receive compensation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"howdelib\" class=\"wp-block-heading anchor\">How do Jurors deliberate?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Jurors who serve through CoPO deliberate live on the video platform at a designated time. Each Juror will have access to their private notes, Jury instructions, and all admitted evidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Jurors are expected to allow everyone a chance to be heard and not speak over one another. Jurors may wait until another speaker has finished, or use the hand-raise function so the moderator can call on them. Headphones or earbuds are suggested to reduce background noise, and to prevent audio feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"gettoverdict\" class=\"wp-block-heading anchor\">How do Jurors arrive at a Verdict?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Jurors answer each Verdict question individually through the CoPO platform. Each issue is resolved by combining the responses of all participating Jurors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">For example, in a civil case, a party with the burden of proof must receive agreement from at least 75% of the Jurors to prevail on an issue. If the question is, &#8220;Did Debbie Defendant negligently cause injuries to Paul Plaintiff?&#8221; and 9 out of 12 Jurors (75%) answer &#8220;Yes,&#8221; then Paul Plaintiff has met his burden of proof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Parties may also agree in advance to use an alternative method for calculating results, such as the average, median, or another formula. This applies to questions requiring numeric responses, such as: &#8220;What percentage of fault do you assign to&#8230;?&#8221; or &#8220;What sum do you find reasonably compensates Paul Plaintiff for&#8230;?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">This approach mirrors the fact-finding and burden-of-proof framework used in traditional courtrooms, adapted for online Jury service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"verdictcert\" class=\"wp-block-heading anchor\">How can I make sure that my Verdict determinations are accurately recorded?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">When you submit your responses to Verdict questions, you should save or print a copy and compare it to what appears under your CoPO Juror number. If there is any discrepancy between your records and the posted result, also shared with attorneys and any judge or neutral, you should report it immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"viewverdicts\" class=\"wp-block-heading anchor\">How will I know how my fellow Jurors decided?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">For a limited time after the Verdict is issued, the Jurors who served on that matter will be able to view the combined Verdict responses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"getpaid\" class=\"wp-block-heading anchor\">How and when do I get paid for my service?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Subject to CoPO&#8217;s schedule of Jury Fees and Terms of Jury Service, Jurors will receive compensation within seven (7) business days of the conclusion of the hearing in which they participated. Payments are processed as quickly as possible, but may take up to seven (7) business days. Requests for expedited payment will not be accepted. Payment will be issued using the method selected during registration, which can be updated in your account profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"callinquestions\" class=\"wp-block-heading anchor\">Can I call CoPO with questions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Information about CoPO is available on our website, and most questions can be answered there. We do not take phone calls. If you need further assistance after reviewing the website, please email us and include your name and Juror number so we can assist you efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"civicduty\" class=\"wp-block-heading anchor\">Does my service as a Juror affect my civic duty to serve as a Juror if and when summoned?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">No. CoPO is a private Jury dispute evaluation and resolution service and is not affiliated with any governmental entity or court system. Jurors are not excused from responding to any official Jury summons they may receive or from fulfilling Jury service as required by law. Similarly, participants are not statutorily entitled to take leave from any other employment they may have, nor are they entitled to employer compensation for Jury service provided through CoPO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"copojob\" class=\"wp-block-heading anchor\">Is jury service through CoPO a job?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">No. Jury service with CoPO is not employment. It is gig work, provided on an independent contractor basis. Jurors are not employees of CoPO and are not entitled to wages, benefits, or continued assignments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Compensation is intended as a stipend for participating in individual focus groups, not as a source of regular income or financial support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"cantjoin\" class=\"wp-block-heading anchor\">Why can&#8217;t I sign up for a focus group?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">There are a few possible reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">You may already be scheduled for another focus group.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">You may not live in the required zip code or geographic area specified for that case.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The panel, or any alternate panel, may already be full.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">You may not meet one or more of the minimum qualifications listed in your Juror profile.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">If you believe you qualify and are still unable to sign up, check your Juror profile to make sure all information is current and accurate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What if I don&#8217;t live in California?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">CoPO is expanding beyond California and will eventually be available in many states. If a client requests Jurors in another location, we do our best to accommodate them. When this happens, we will add more eligible zip codes and recruit new Jurors through ads or social media in that area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>When I register with CoPO, do I have to provide ALL of the information requested?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">No. Some information, such as your name and address, is required. For other questions, you may choose &#8220;Decline to Answer&#8221; if that option is available. However, before requesting to serve on a case, you may want to reconsider any declined responses, as attorneys may take both your answers and any omissions into account during the Jury selection process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>How is the information I provide in my Jury Registration used?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Court of Public Opinion uses the information you provide regarding your residence, availability, and preferred method of Jury service to identify the group of persons who are qualified to serve as Jurors on upcoming hearings. As hearings are scheduled with CoPO, those Jurors will be sent an email invitation to &#8220;Request to Serve&#8221; as Jurors on those hearings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">With the exception of your Private Information, attorneys may also use the information you provide, alone or combined with written or oral questions, to perform Jury Selection. This is the process by which the pool of Jurors is narrowed down to the panel that will ultimately hear and decide the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, without identifying your Private Information, the demographic information you provide during registration may be used by attorneys to look for patterns in how their Jury panel responded to the verdict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">See CoPO&#8217;s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.courtofpublicopinion.com\/jury-services\/privacy-communication-disclosure-policy#demographic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Privacy Policy<\/a>&nbsp;for further details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>What happens after I register as a CoPO Juror?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">You will instantly have exclusive access to the Jury Assembly Room at courtofpublicopinion.com. From there, you will be able to manage your Juror profile, identify and request to serve on upcoming Juror panels, and perform all actions necessary for your Jury service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>How do I get on a Jury pool?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">If you are qualified (meaning you are available and live in a specified location), and you want to serve as a Juror on a particular case, and you have no issues that would prevent you from deciding the case fairly, you should submit an online &#8220;Request to Serve.&#8221;Positions in the pool are limited and are filled in the order that Requests to Serve are received. However, you should not submit a Request to Serve casually, as there may be negative&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.courtofpublicopinion.com\/jury-services\/terms-of-jury-service#jurorcancellations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">consequences<\/a>&nbsp;if you fail to serve after submitting a request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>How do I get out of the pool and onto a Jury panel?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Once the pool is filled, and no later than 7 days before the hearing, you must submit an online &#8220;Confirmation of Attendance.&#8221; Failure to confirm in time will result in your removal from that matter\u2019s Jury pool and may lead to additional&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.courtofpublicopinion.com\/jury-services\/terms-of-jury-service#jurorcancellations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">consequences<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Submitting a Confirmation of Attendance guarantees that you will be paid for at least one half-day of service, unless the hearing is timely canceled or continued, or you are timely excused by the attorney(s) on that case. See&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.courtofpublicopinion.com\/jury-services\/terms-of-jury-service#jurorcancellations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Terms of Jury Service<\/a>&nbsp;for further details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Can I be excused from a Jury pool?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Hearings presented to a Jury may be preceded by a Jury selection process similar to what would occur before a courtroom trial, with the first Jurors to submit a Request to Serve being the first considered for inclusion on the Jury panel. However, because the parties will have advance access to the information you provide in your Juror profile, your responses to any written questions submitted by the parties, and knowledge of how many Jurors are needed (including alternates), the parties can conduct a virtual Jury selection process and excuse Jurors before the hearing begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Excused Jurors will be compensated as provided in CoPO\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.courtofpublicopinion.com\/jury-services\/terms-of-jury-service#fees_owed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Terms of Jury Service.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Will I receive any reminders?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Jurors are solely responsible for submitting their Confirmations of Attendance on time and for providing their service as scheduled. CoPO may assist by sending email and text reminders in advance of each important event, but you are responsible for verifying your current Jury status, as well as the status of any hearings in which you may be involved, at courtofpublicopinion.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>What if I am unable to serve, or fail to complete my service after I have already submitted a Request to Serve and\/or a Confirmation of Attendance?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">You are asked to notify Court of Public Opinion immediately if you are unable to begin or complete your Jury service. Unless there are extraordinary circumstances, such as a verifiable hospitalization or death of the Juror or someone in their household, canceling your Jury service may result in negative&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.courtofpublicopinion.com\/jury-services\/terms-of-jury-service#jurorcancellations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">consequences<\/a>&nbsp;for you and your ability to be a Juror in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>What do I need to serve?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">For online service, you do not need anything special other than your PC, notebook, laptop, or tablet, loaded with Google Chrome, and a reliable internet connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Minimum requirements:<\/strong><br>&#8211; Operating system: Windows, Mac 2012 and newer.<br>&#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/chrome\/browser\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Chrome Browser<\/a><br>&#8211; Display Resolution: 1280 x 800&nbsp;&#8211; Disable any pop-up blockers&nbsp;&#8211; Browser Javascript must not be disabled<br>&#8211; The use of a proxy server is not allowed<br>&#8211; Video and audio-capable system<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Can\u2019t I just cheat?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">To serve in any matter, each CoPO Juror must make several declarations under penalty of perjury. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Representations made in your Juror Registration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Confirmation that you can be impartial in the matter you are assigned<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Responses to any questions submitted by the attorneys<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Affirmation that your Verdict responses are your own<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Any Juror who violates their obligation to provide true and accurate information may be referred for civil or criminal prosecution.<br>All Jurors are required to view the same testimony and evidence at the same time, respond to Verdict questions, and fulfill the purpose of their service. Online Jurors must respond to voir dire, verdict questions, post verdict questionnaires, and rate my case questions to receive compensation.<br>A CoPO live monitor is in every meeting, protocols are in place to ensure full participation. The fast-forward and skip functions will be disabled until deliberation begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>How do Jurors deliberate?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Jurors who serve through CoPO review uploaded evidence, recorded testimony, and Jury instructions using their own devices. Deliberation takes place at a designated time through an online, hearing-specific video conference room. This setup is designed to mirror the structure and goals of traditional Jury deliberations while operating entirely online.<br>At CoPO, Jurors deliberate at a designated time using an online, hearing-specific video conference room. This process is designed to simulate the collaborative nature of in-person deliberations while allowing Jurors to participate remotely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>How do Jurors arrive at a Verdict?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Jurors who serve online will answer each Verdict question individually through the CoPO platform. Each issue is resolved by combining the responses of all participating Jurors.<br>For example, in a civil case, a party with the burden of proof must receive agreement from at least 75% of the Jurors to prevail on an issue. If the question is, \u201cDid Debbie Defendant negligently cause injuries to Paul Plaintiff?\u201d and 9 out of 12 Jurors (75%) answer \u201cYes,\u201d then Paul Plaintiff has met his burden of proof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Parties may also agree in advance to use an alternative method for calculating results, such as the average, median, or another formula. This applies to questions requiring numeric responses, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u201cWhat percentage of fault do you assign to\u2026?\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u201cWhat sum do you find reasonably compensates Paul Plaintiff for\u2026?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">This approach mirrors the fact-finding and burden-of-proof framework used in traditional courtrooms, adapted for online Jury service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>How can I make sure that my Verdict determinations are accurately recorded?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">When you submit your responses to Verdict questions, you should save or print a copy and compare it to what appears under your CoPO Juror number. If there is any discrepancy between your records and the posted result, also shared with attorneys and any judge or neutral, you should report it immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>How will I know how my fellow Jurors decided?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">For a limited time after the Verdict is issued, the Jurors who served on that matter will be able to view the combined Verdict responses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>How and when do I get paid for my service?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Subject to CoPO&#8217;s schedule of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.courtofpublicopinion.com\/hearings\/juror-services-fee-schedule\">Jury Fees<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.courtofpublicopinion.com\/jury-services\/terms-of-jury-service\">Terms of Jury Service<\/a>, Jurors will receive compensation within 7 days of the conclusion of the hearing in which they participated. Payment will be issued using the method selected during registration, which can be updated in your account profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Does my service as a Juror affect my civic duty to serve as a Juror if and when summoned?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">No. CoPO is a private Jury dispute evaluation and resolution service and is not affiliated with any governmental entity or court system. Jurors are not excused from responding to any official Jury summons they may receive or from fulfilling Jury service as required by law. Similarly, participants are not statutorily entitled to take leave from any other employment they may have, nor are they entitled to employer compensation for Jury service provided through CoPO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How do I join the Jury pool? All you need to do is register. Any U.S. citizen who is at least 18 years old, can read and understand English, and has not been convicted of a felony is eligible to register. What do I need to serve? 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