Preparations underway for in-person jury trials
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) - It has been almost a year since a jury trial has been held in Idaho, but courtrooms could soon be opening their doors.
In the Sixth Judicial District, some big changes have been made to insure everyone stays safe and all of the protocols are met to insure the defendants rights.
In Bannock County, there is only one courtroom that is big enough to be configured for social distancing.
It has been redesigned and fitted with plexiglass panels for the actual trial, but the biggest change is that jury selection or voir dire will be held off-site at the Veterans Memorial Building because there is just not enough space to do it at the courthouse.