When Connecticut has a tough problem, the time-honored practice for state government is to appoint a commission to study the issue and make recommendations. And then do nothing. Fortunately, that does not seem to be the fate of the Report of the Jury Selection Task Force.

The task force arose out of State v. Holmes, in which the Supreme Court pledged to examine and propose solutions toward eradicating racial bias from the jury selection process. The report proposed substantial changes in the way jurors are summoned, chosen or excused, paid, and even who may serve.

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