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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-71-109 (2026)

Random selection from master juror list

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If all prospective jurors on the master juror list are not needed, selection of the names or identifying numbers of prospective jurors to be placed on the master juror wheel shall be by a random selection method which ensures equal probability of selection.

Source: L. 89: Entire article R&RE, p. 767, § 1, effective January 1, 1990.

Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 13-71-108 as it existed prior to 1989.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 12 cases, 1980–2003 · leading case: Leonardo v. People, 728 P.2d 1252 (Colo. 1986).
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Leonardo v. People, 728 P.2d 1252 (Colo. 1986). · cites it 6× “To argue that the jury misunderstood simple English words in the instructions is, in effect, no more than to untimely attack the jurors' qualifications, see section 13-71-109, or to impermissibly attack the mental process by which the verdict was reached.”
People v. Russo, 713 P.2d 356 (Colo. 1986). · cites it 4× “[6] The disqualifications for jury service are contained in section 13-71-109(2), 6 C.R.S. (1973 & 1985 Supp.”
Thompson v. Oklahoma, 487 U.S. 815 (1988). · cites it 2× “Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-71-109 (2)(a) (1973) Conn.”
Fields v. People, 732 P.2d 1145 (Colo. 1987). · cites it 2× “913 (1976); § 13-71-109, 6 C.R.S. (1973)) as cognizable groups in sixth amendment cases.”
People v. Binkley, 687 P.2d 480 (Colo. Ct. App. 1984). · cites it 6× “This statute, as supplemented by the Colorado Rules of Jury Selection and Service, contains no provisions for excuse or disqualification of persons from jury service on account of educational or professional status.”
Aurora by & on Behalf of People v. Rhodes, 689 P.2d 603 (Colo. 1984). · cites it 15× “[8] The only statutory provisions which set forth the disqualifications for jury service are those found in section 13-71-109(2), 6 C.R.S. (1973 & 1983 Supp.”
State v. Rodriguez, 429 A.2d 919 (Conn. 1980). “, Colo. Rev. Stat. §13-71-109 ; Miss. Code Ann.”
City of Aurora ex rel. People v. Rhodes, 689 P.2d 603 (Colo. 1984). · cites it 15× “8 The only statutory provisions which set forth the disqualifications for jury service are those found in section 13-71-109(2), 6 C.R.S. (1973 & 1983 Supp.”
People v. Crespin, 635 P.2d 918 (Colo. Ct. App. 1981). · cites it 2× “Kowalcyzk, was not a resident of the county as required by § 13-71-109(2)(a), C.R.S.1973. We again disagree.”
People v. Rodriquez, 638 P.2d 802 (Colo. Ct. App. 1981). · cites it 2× “” If the juror was, in fact, unable to read, speak, and understand the English language, then she would be disqualified by § 13-71-109, C.R.S.1973 (1978 Repl.Vol. 8).”
Action Realty v. Brethouwer, 633 P.2d 522 (Colo. Ct. App. 1981). · cites it 2× “The trial court denied defendants’ challenge for cause. Defendants exercised a peremptory challenge to excuse the juror.”
United States v. Petersen, 277 F. Supp. 2d 1089 (D. Colo. 2003). · cites it 2× “3 In addition, former versions of C.R.S. § 13-71-109 restored a person’s right to serve on a jury upon restoration of the right to vote.”
— Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-71-109(2) — 3 cases
People v. Russo, 713 P.2d 356 (Colo. 1986). “[6] The disqualifications for jury service are contained in section 13-71-109(2), 6 C.R.S. (1973 & 1985 Supp.”
Aurora by & on Behalf of People v. Rhodes, 689 P.2d 603 (Colo. 1984). “[8] The only statutory provisions which set forth the disqualifications for jury service are those found in section 13-71-109(2), 6 C.R.S. (1973 & 1983 Supp.”
City of Aurora ex rel. People v. Rhodes, 689 P.2d 603 (Colo. 1984). “8 The only statutory provisions which set forth the disqualifications for jury service are those found in section 13-71-109(2), 6 C.R.S. (1973 & 1983 Supp.”
— Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-71-109(2)(a) — 3 cases
Aurora by & on Behalf of People v. Rhodes, 689 P.2d 603 (Colo. 1984). “[8] The only statutory provisions which set forth the disqualifications for jury service are those found in section 13-71-109(2), 6 C.R.S. (1973 & 1983 Supp.”
City of Aurora ex rel. People v. Rhodes, 689 P.2d 603 (Colo. 1984). “8 The only statutory provisions which set forth the disqualifications for jury service are those found in section 13-71-109(2), 6 C.R.S. (1973 & 1983 Supp.”
People v. Crespin, 635 P.2d 918 (Colo. Ct. App. 1981). “Kowalcyzk, was not a resident of the county as required by § 13-71-109(2)(a), C.R.S.1973. We again disagree.”
— Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-71-109(2)(b) — 1 case
Leonardo v. People, 728 P.2d 1252 (Colo. 1986). “To argue that the jury misunderstood simple English words in the instructions is, in effect, no more than to untimely attack the jurors' qualifications, see section 13-71-109, or to impermissibly attack the mental process by which the verdict was reached.”
— Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-71-109(2)(e) — 1 case
Action Realty v. Brethouwer, 633 P.2d 522 (Colo. Ct. App. 1981). “The trial court denied defendants’ challenge for cause. Defendants exercised a peremptory challenge to excuse the juror.”
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