What should clerks do with juror information sheets?

• A. Keep copies on file for the clerk only
• B. Distribute to jurors only
• C. Give copies to prosecutor, defendant, and judge; collect and file with the case at the conclusion.
• D. Shred them after the trial

Answer: (C)

Sharing juror information sheets with the people who need to know about them keeps the process transparent and creates a solid record. Copies should go to the prosecutor, the defendant (or their counsel), and the judge so everyone involved has access to the same information and any questions about jurors can be addressed in court. After the trial, these copies are collected and filed with the case so there’s an orderly, auditable record for future reference or appeals. Shredding them would lose important documentation, and keeping them only for the clerk or distributing them only to jurors would undermine transparency and record-keeping.