Jury Selection Task Force News Today

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A judicial task force charged with finding ways to promote racial equality on Connecticut juries has made several recommendations to the Judicial Branch’s chief justice, including opening the selection process to “lawful residents” and increasing the payment for jury service. The 51-page report by the Jury Selection Task Force has been preliminarily reviewed by Chief Justice Richard A. Robinson who on Tuesday called the document a “huge step forward toward eradicating racial bias in th...