Boundary County residents, randomly selected as prospective jurors, will receive updated, combination Jury Duty Summons and Questionnaires beginning mid-August 2024, for jury service in October 2024.
Boundary County has updated its jury management software to a modern, secure, web-based program. Idaho chose Tyler Technologies EJM to be the standard jury management program for the state, and Boundary County adopted it.
A New Look for the Summons and Questionnaire
The new summons and questionnaire is on one sheet of paper, and is printed in color, on two sides. All counties use the same standardized format. Information specific to Boundary County is printed on the forms, including the county seal. Example files are attached to this press release.
Ease of Use
Prospective jurors can complete and return the questionnaire three ways: log into State of Idaho eResponse website https://jury.idaho.gov/ , IVR (interactive voice recognition) phone line (844) 599-1211, or by hand, and mail or otherwise deliver to the Jury Commissioner. Jurors may also check their status and reporting schedule via the IVR phone line or the Idaho eResponse website.
Improved Juror Notification
Tyler EJM sends automatic reminders of assigned jury duty dates, via email, or text(if opted in), to everyone assigned to a given trial date. The program emails and/or texts any changes of report time/date, or trial cancellation.
Savings to County
Boundary County no longer pays postage for multiple mailings of jury forms. The State pays for Tyler EJM, not the county.
Implementation Date
The first jury forms will go out mid-August 2024. The standard return deadline of 10 days from receipt of the forms applies.
Shorter Terms of Service
Previously, jurors served for 4 months. The new term of service is now much shorter, but can vary. Jurors will be informed of their terms of service on the Jury Duty Summons.
For more information
Ben Reinhardt – Bailiff and Jury Commissioner
Phone number: (208) 267-0924
Email: jury@boundarycountyid.org (new email for Jury business only)
