Michigan Supreme Court
Public Information Office Michigan Hall of Justice P.O. Box 30048 Lansing, Michigan 48909 Phone (517) 373-0129 Marcia McBrien Public Information Officer
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June 12, 2008 District, Circuit, and Probate Judges Court Administrators, Jury Clerks Michigan Supreme Court Public Information Office JUROR APPRECIATION MONTH JULY 2008
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The Michigan Supreme Court has issued a resolution designating July 2008 as Juror Appreciation Month. Goals: Educate potential jurors about the value of jury service Inform general public about jury’s role in democracy Encourage better response to jury duty summonses Teach public about requirements for jury service Local courts can participate in a number of ways. The Supreme Court Public Information Office will send interested judges and court personnel: 1. Sample op-ed and letters to the editor 2. Talking points 3. Frequently Asked Questions 4. The Michigan Supreme Court resolution 5. 60-second audio public service announcement(s) 6. PDF of bookmark for jurors that can be copied and signed as needed 7. Mike Kutas, Eaton County Court Administrator, has a new shipment of DVD videos -that Eaton County produced -- that highlight jury service. Folks can view the video by
June 12, 2008 Page 2 visiting www.eatoncounty.org then selecting the COURTS option. On the Courts home page (down the right hand side) is a link to the video. The DVD can be purchased for $25 to help with duplication and shipping. Mike will, however, work with counties that want the DVD but find that funding is an issue. He has also given a price discount for those ordering multiple copies. Please contact Mike directly at (517) 543-4314 or mkutas@eatoncounty.org to inquire or place an order. Please let Barb Browne, Court Relations Program Coordinator, know if you’d like these materials. She can be reached at browneb@courts.mi.gov or (517) 373-0714.