Legal Definitions - jury pool

Definition: A group of people who have been selected for jury duty, from which the actual jurors will be chosen. This group is also known as a venire or jury panel.

Example: When a trial is scheduled, a jury pool is selected from a list of eligible citizens in the area. This pool will be called upon to serve as potential jurors for the trial.

Explanation: The example illustrates how a jury pool is formed and what its purpose is. The group of people selected for the pool are not yet actual jurors, but rather a larger group from which the final jurors will be chosen. This ensures that there are enough people available to serve on the jury and that a fair and impartial jury can be selected.