Zoom Jury Trials in Collin County

     ​Although many courthouses throughout the country are shut down. Judges in Collin County are still doing their best to move cases forward.  Judges have encouraged parties attend mediation to settle disputes out of court and Zoom video hearings have been taking place in most courts.  Judge Miskel in the 470th Judicial District Court has even conducted a jury trial via Zoom https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-courts-texas/texas-prepares-for-a-pandemic-first-a-jury-trial-by-zoom-idUSKBN22U1FE?feedType=RSS&feedName=technologyNews.
   The parties in that case picked a jury by video conference and then presented evidence to the jury. The amount of people needed for jury trials presents a special challenge for cases set for trial, but apparently even Zoom conferences can help to meet that requirement.
   It will be interesting to see how this develops in the future. Many courts are eyeing a return to in-person hearings, but this may be one way to limit the number of people required at court even when things do start to open up. The judges recognize the need for justice to continue during the pandemic and are doing their best to meet that need. 
   If you have a question or would like to schedule a consultation, you can contact Michael Diaz at 972-542-6820 or michael@michaeldiazlaw.com.