Ohio Jury Management Association’s 2006 Award of Excellence
Columbus, OH, April 13, 2006 --(PR.com)-- On April 7, 2006, the Ohio Jury Management Association issued its annual Award of Excellence to Chief Justice Thomas J. Moyer of the Ohio Supreme Court. Chief Justice Moyer was nominated for this Award by Judge Jon Spahr of the Licking County Court of Common Pleas. The Award was issued to Chief Justice Moyer based upon the following criteria outlined by Judge Spahr.
Chief Justice Moyer has served on the Supreme Court of Ohio since 1987. He has worked to enhance public trust and confidence in the Courts and has initiated several efforts that have had an impact upon the justice system, including jury service, in Ohio. Chief Justice Moyer personifies what the OJMA Award of Excellence represents and clearly meets every criterion for the award.
1. The actions of the Chief Justice have had a significantly positive effect upon jury service, the jury management profession, and the justice system. As an example, Chief Justice Moyer led the effort to develop and adopt the Ohio Trial Court Jury Use and Management Standards. These standards, adopted in 1993, provide guidelines for trial courts to follow for the most effective and efficient management of the jury system, taking into account the needs of the Court as well as the citizens called upon to perform their civic function as a juror.
2. Chief Justice Moyer has been a dynamic advocate for jurors and jury programs for many years. He has exhibited an extraordinary commitment to improving the jury system for the State of Ohio. In 2002, the Chief Justice appointed a 25 member Task Force on Jury Service to review jury service and management concerns and to make recommendations for improvement. The resulting report recommended actions affecting how Judges manage jury trials and the management of juror needs. In issuing the report, Chief Justice Moyer stated “This comprehensive package of reforms is a sensible and well-researched way to strengthen this vital institution and improve the quality of justice for all Ohioans.”
3. Chief Justice Moyer serves as a role model for all courts in addressing the needs of individuals summoned for jury service. The previously mentioned Jury Use and Management Standards, developed under the leadership of the Chief Justice, address issues of practical concern to trial jurors, such as the term of service, juror use, jury facilities, juror orientation, and jury deliberation. Chief Justice Moyer also supports the needs of Ohio judiciary and court staff regarding jury issues by continuing to support the Ohio Judicial College, which sponsors professional development seminars on topics having an impact upon jurors.
4. Chief Justice Moyer has provided outstanding support to OJMA. As an inaugural member of OJMA upon the inception of the association in 2000, Chief Justice Moyer has routinely made time in his very busy schedule to attend the annual OJMA conference and provide words of wisdom and encouragement to those attending the conference. The credibility and stature of OJMA have been enhanced by the participation by Chief Justice Moyer.
5. The Chief Justice has significantly contributed to the development of policies, procedures, laws and rules that have had a positive impact upon the jury system in Ohio. As a result of the Jury Use and Management Standards and the Task Force on Jury Service, a number of improvements have been inspired and realized. Recent rules changes are allowing Judges the latitude to use jury innovations in their courtrooms. Recent legislative changes that were enacted, in part, because the Task Force report, clearly support the perspective that jury service is an obligation of citizenship while providing a practical opportunity for the juror to postpone their service, if necessary.
As can be seen, Chief Justice Thomas J. Moyer has a genuine interest in the continual improvement of Ohio’s courts, including the jury system. This award recognizes the efforts and accomplishments of the Chief Justice, who has contributed in an exemplary way to the mission of OJMA to promote and enhance jury service through excellent jury management in Ohio.
OJMA
Ohio Jury Management Association
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Marianne Mitchell, OJMA Director
(614) 487-4475
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Chief Justice Moyer has served on the Supreme Court of Ohio since 1987. He has worked to enhance public trust and confidence in the Courts and has initiated several efforts that have had an impact upon the justice system, including jury service, in Ohio. Chief Justice Moyer personifies what the OJMA Award of Excellence represents and clearly meets every criterion for the award.
1. The actions of the Chief Justice have had a significantly positive effect upon jury service, the jury management profession, and the justice system. As an example, Chief Justice Moyer led the effort to develop and adopt the Ohio Trial Court Jury Use and Management Standards. These standards, adopted in 1993, provide guidelines for trial courts to follow for the most effective and efficient management of the jury system, taking into account the needs of the Court as well as the citizens called upon to perform their civic function as a juror.
2. Chief Justice Moyer has been a dynamic advocate for jurors and jury programs for many years. He has exhibited an extraordinary commitment to improving the jury system for the State of Ohio. In 2002, the Chief Justice appointed a 25 member Task Force on Jury Service to review jury service and management concerns and to make recommendations for improvement. The resulting report recommended actions affecting how Judges manage jury trials and the management of juror needs. In issuing the report, Chief Justice Moyer stated “This comprehensive package of reforms is a sensible and well-researched way to strengthen this vital institution and improve the quality of justice for all Ohioans.”
3. Chief Justice Moyer serves as a role model for all courts in addressing the needs of individuals summoned for jury service. The previously mentioned Jury Use and Management Standards, developed under the leadership of the Chief Justice, address issues of practical concern to trial jurors, such as the term of service, juror use, jury facilities, juror orientation, and jury deliberation. Chief Justice Moyer also supports the needs of Ohio judiciary and court staff regarding jury issues by continuing to support the Ohio Judicial College, which sponsors professional development seminars on topics having an impact upon jurors.
4. Chief Justice Moyer has provided outstanding support to OJMA. As an inaugural member of OJMA upon the inception of the association in 2000, Chief Justice Moyer has routinely made time in his very busy schedule to attend the annual OJMA conference and provide words of wisdom and encouragement to those attending the conference. The credibility and stature of OJMA have been enhanced by the participation by Chief Justice Moyer.
5. The Chief Justice has significantly contributed to the development of policies, procedures, laws and rules that have had a positive impact upon the jury system in Ohio. As a result of the Jury Use and Management Standards and the Task Force on Jury Service, a number of improvements have been inspired and realized. Recent rules changes are allowing Judges the latitude to use jury innovations in their courtrooms. Recent legislative changes that were enacted, in part, because the Task Force report, clearly support the perspective that jury service is an obligation of citizenship while providing a practical opportunity for the juror to postpone their service, if necessary.
As can be seen, Chief Justice Thomas J. Moyer has a genuine interest in the continual improvement of Ohio’s courts, including the jury system. This award recognizes the efforts and accomplishments of the Chief Justice, who has contributed in an exemplary way to the mission of OJMA to promote and enhance jury service through excellent jury management in Ohio.
OJMA
Ohio Jury Management Association
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Marianne Mitchell, OJMA Director
(614) 487-4475
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Ohio Jury Management Association
Marianne Mitchell
(614) 487-4475
www.ohiojury.org
Marianne Mitchell
(614) 487-4475
www.ohiojury.org
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