Section 8. The supreme judicial court may make and amend rules of court not inconsistent with this chapter, designating the participating counties and regulating all aspects of the selection and management of grand and trial jurors. The jury commissioner, with the approval of the supreme judicial court, may promulgate regulations setting forth policies, procedures, and forms for the selection and management of grand and trial jurors at local levels, in the juror pools, in courtrooms, and in other appropriate circumstances in furtherance of the objectives of this chapter.

Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 234A sec. 8

  • Juror: A person who is on the jury.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.