Court announces random selection of grand jurors for Eastern District of Arkansas

Kristine G. Baker, Chief U.S. District Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas
Kristine G. Baker, Chief U.S. District Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas
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The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas announced on April 1 that grand jurors will be selected by a random automated system on April 9, 2026. The selection will take place in the Jury Administrator’s Office at Room A-115, U.S. Courthouse, located at 600 West Capitol, Little Rock.

The announcement informs the public about the process used to select grand jurors and provides transparency regarding how jury service is determined in federal court.

According to the notice, this procedure follows the Jury Plan established by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas. The Clerk’s Office will oversee the process using an automated system designed to ensure fairness and randomness in selecting individuals for grand jury duty.

Members of the public are invited to view further details about this process through a provided link in the official notice.

This action reflects standard practices within federal courts aimed at upholding impartiality and fairness during jury selection processes.



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