Voir Dire Town Hall

A Discussion on Maryland's Voir Dire Pilot Program

Monday, November 18, 2024
12 - 1:30 p.m.

Co-hosted by Anne Arundel Bar Association, Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Maryland, Charles County Bar Association, Christian Legal Society, Maryland Association for Justice, Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association, Maryland Defense Counsel, Maryland Hispanic Bar Association, Monumental City Bar Association, Prince George's County Bar Association, and Public Justice Center

6100 Merriweather Dr, Columbia
Lunch Included

On September 13, 2024, the Supreme Court of Maryland adopted Maryland Rule 16-310 which creates a “Pilot Program” that will “implement use of expanded voir dire” in “a representative sample of circuit courts around the State.”  Rule 16-310 provides: “The purposes of the pilot program shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, gathering information and experience that may be used to: (1) study the effects of expanded voir dire on the effectiveness and efficiency of jury selection, case management, juror satisfaction, public perception of the trial process, court operations, and related concerns; (2) develop guidance and education to assist courts, attorneys, and litigants in the implementation of expanded voir dire statewide; and (3) inform efforts of the Standing Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure and the Supreme Court to consider whether amendments to Rules 2-512 and 4-312 are appropriate.”  

Join us for a Town Hall discussion about how the Pilot Program has the potential to provide valuable information about improving jury selection in Maryland!

Co-Hosts

Penthouse Level
6100 Merriweather Dr.
Columbia, MD 21044

Free parking available in neighboring garage. https://merriweatherdistrict.com/parking/