9-4. Preparation and custody of alphabetized list; access to list.
(a) As the master jury list is prepared, the name of each qualified person selected for the list shall be recorded and alphabetically arranged. The alphabetized list shall be maintained in the office of the clerk of court, together with a statement of the sources used and procedures followed in preparing the list. The alphabetized list shall be kept under lock and key, but shall be available for public inspection during regular office hours. The clerk of court may elect to store an electronic copy of the alphabetized list for the county.
(b) Public access to juror information shall be limited to the alphabetized list of the names. The addresses and dates of birth of prospective jurors are confidential and not subject to disclosure without an order of the court. (1967, c. 218, s. 1; 1969, c. 205, s. 2; 2009-518, s. 1; 2012-18, s. 1.1; 2012-180, s. 4; 2013-166, s. 2.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Article 1 - Jury Commissions, Preparation of Jury Lists, and Drawing of Panels.
§ 9-1 - Jury commission in each county; membership; selection; oath; terms; expenses of jury system.
§ 9-2 - Preparation of master jury list; sources of names.
§ 9-3 - Qualifications of prospective jurors.
§ 9-4 - Preparation and custody of alphabetized list; access to list.
§ 9-5 - Procedure for drawing panel of jurors.
§ 9-6 - Jury service a public duty; excuses to be allowed in exceptional cases; procedure.
§ 9-6.1 - Requests to be excused.
§ 9-7 - Notation on master jury list of names of jurors who have served; retention.
§ 9-7.1 - Judicial support staff may assist clerk with performance of duties.