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Why am I required to indicate my racial background on the juror qualification form?

Exclusion from jury service on account of race is prohibited by law. By collecting and maintaining statistics on jurors' racial identity, the Court can effectively monitor and enforce nondiscrimination in the selection of jurors. This question has absolutely no bearing on qualification for jury service.Keywords: Petit Jury, Jury Duty, Juror, Petit Juror