The correct spelling of the term "juror pool" is [dʒʊərər puːl]. The word "juror" is spelled with a "u" after the "j" sound, which represents the vowel sound in "good" or "book." The "pool" part of the word is spelled as it sounds, with the "oo" representing the vowel sound in "pool" or "ruler." Juror pool refers to a group of potential jurors who have been summoned to serve on a jury.
A juror pool, also referred to as a jury pool or venire, is a group of individuals selected or summoned from a specific jurisdiction and potential candidates to serve on a jury for a particular court case. This group is typically assembled through a random selection process, which ensures the fairness and impartiality of the jury selection.
The purpose of a juror pool is to create an inclusive and diverse representation of the community from which the case is being tried. This selection process aims to provide a fair and unbiased jury for the trial, as it is considered essential to uphold the principles of justice. The size of the juror pool may vary depending on the jurisdiction, but it usually consists of a sufficient number of people in order to form an appropriate jury panel.
Once the juror pool is selected, potential jurors are individually examined and questioned by the prosecutor, defense attorney, or judge during the voir dire process to determine their eligibility and qualifications to serve on the jury. During this process, the aim is to ensure that the prospective jurors are unbiased and capable of rendering a fair and impartial verdict. From the juror pool, a smaller group of individuals will be chosen as the final members of the jury, who will proceed to listen to the evidence, deliberate, and reach a unanimous or majority decision based on the facts presented during the trial.