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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby
I was called because I was a licensed driver. I know several people who hadn't ever registered to vote, and were called to serve on a jury. It's not a rare thing.
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Maybe, but there is really no way to know how jurors are selected. It depends on the state, county, and the type of court. This is what the U.S. District Court of Middle Florida says:
Where did you get my name for jury service?
Answer:
Under the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida's Plan for the Qualification and Selection of Grand and Petit Jurors(link is external), voter-registration lists are the primary sources for identifying prospective jurors. Every odd-numbered year, prospective jurors are selected randomly from county voter-registration lists, and their names are put into the divisional Master Jury Wheel. Prospective jurors are then sent a juror-qualification questionnaire, which they must complete and return to the court to verify that they are qualified for jury service. Those who qualify for service might be summoned to report for service.