Jury Pool Investigations
Using social media and open-source intelligence (OSINT) to pre-screen jurors has become an essential tool in modern trial preparation. A jury pool investigation can reveal potential biases, political leanings, personal relationships connected to the case, hobbies, interests, opinions on current events, digital subscriptions, group memberships, and affiliations that may impact a juror’s impartiality.
We provide jury pool investigations and juror monitoring services for attorneys and legal teams in New York, New Jersey, and Florida, as well as nationwide and internationally. These investigations are designed to significantly improve the effectiveness of jury selection and assist counsel in seating a fair, impartial, and legally compliant jury.
We understand that there is often very limited time between receipt of a jury list and the commencement of trial. In addition to pre-trial juror screening, The Global Intelligence Bureau can provide ongoing juror monitoring throughout the trial, including daily social media reviews to identify improper communications, trial-related posts, outside influence, or other forms of juror misconduct.
Jury Pool Investigation Options
Choose either the Standard or Comprehensive Investigation to obtain the level of intelligence required for your case:
STANDARD JURY POOL INVESTIGATION
COMPREHENSIVE JURY POOL INVESTIGATION
What Is a Jury Pool Investigation?
A jury pool investigation is the process of obtaining relevant, lawfully accessible information about potential jurors to enhance jury selection strategy. As more individuals maintain extensive online presences, jurors often leave significant digital footprints across social media platforms, forums, blogs, and public databases. Our investigators conduct comprehensive due diligence to identify information that may not surface during traditional voir dire.
When Is the Best Time to Conduct a Jury Pool Investigation?
Jury pool investigations may be conducted before, during, and after trial. To maximize effectiveness, we recommend initiating juror screening as soon as jury lists are released and continuing monitoring throughout the duration of the trial.
How Do Jury Pool Investigations Assist During Jury Selection?
Pre-trial juror investigations help legal teams identify potential biases, undisclosed relationships, political or ideological leanings, and prior statements that may impact a juror’s ability to remain impartial. This intelligence allows attorneys to make informed decisions during voir dire, peremptory challenges, and for-cause objections.
How Are Investigations Conducted During Trial?
During trial, our investigators can conduct twice-daily social media monitoring of seated jurors. This real-time intelligence may impact trial strategy by identifying juror misconduct, improper communications, exposure to outside information, or violations of court instructions regarding social media use and case discussion.
What Are Post-Trial Jury Investigations?
Post-trial investigations may include database research and, where legally permissible, juror questionnaires or limited contact to assist counsel with future trial strategy. These efforts help attorneys better understand verdict dynamics, juror reasoning, and post-verdict discussions related to the case.
Are Jury Pool Investigations Legal?
Yes. Jury pool investigations are lawful when conducted properly. The Global Intelligence Bureau’s licensed investigators are trained in privacy compliance and ethical standards governing juror research. Obtaining juror information outside of the traditional voir dire process is widely accepted and encouraged by courts, practitioners, and state bar associations. In most jurisdictions, juror background research is also outside the scope of formal discovery.
Service Areas
Our licensed private investigators conduct jury pool investigations and juror monitoring throughout:
If you require jury pool investigations, juror screening, or real-time juror monitoring for a trial in New York, New Jersey, Florida, nationwide, or internationally, contact The Global Intelligence Bureau for a confidential consultation.
