Who may ask the court for a jury shuffle?

• A. Either the prosecutor or the defendant or defendant's attorney
• B. The judge
• C. The jurors
• D. The clerk

Answer: (A)

A jury shuffle is a procedural request made to improve fairness by changing the order in which jurors sit. The request comes from the sides in the case—either the prosecutor or the defense—typically through a motion or in-court request. The judge then decides whether to grant the shuffle. Jurors don’t have the authority to demand seating changes, and the clerk handles administrative duties rather than making decisions about jury seating. Because the choice to ask for a shuffle comes from the parties or their counsel, the option that matches this is the correct one.