What are some items that a clerk may consider when preparing an analysis for costs incurred for summoning and impaneling a jury?

• A. Costs of jury summons (paper and printing costs); costs of envelopes and stamps; and clerks' salaries.
• B. Court security expenses; traffic fines; and judge's travel.
• C. Library fees; parking costs; and refreshments.
• D. Internet service charges; electricity bills; and furniture.

Answer: (A)

The expenses tied to summoning and impaneling a jury are the direct items needed to notify and assemble jurors. Printing the summons and any associated paper costs are the fundamental materials required to issue notices. Envelopes and stamps are the means of delivering those notices to potential jurors, so they belong in the analysis of these specific costs. Clerks’ salaries reflect the time and effort spent by clerks to prepare juror lists, mail out summonses, process responses, and manage the juror pool—work that is performed specifically for the summons and impaneling process.

Other items don’t fit this focus because they pertain to broader court operations or ancillary activities not directly tied to summoning and impaneling jurors. Court security expenses, judge travel, and traffic fines relate to overall court functioning or unrelated activities. Library fees, parking, refreshments, or general utilities and furniture are not specific to the jury summons process.