Joint Resolution Amending Court Rules Regarding Jury Selection

This joint resolution amends Utah's court rules to clarify procedures for jury selection in felony cases and hearing formats. It updates Rule 17.5 to require courts to consider specific factors (like participant preferences, technology access, and safety) when setting in-person, remote, or hybrid hearings, and amends Rule 18 to standardize jury selection methods. The changes directly affect courts, judges, attorneys, and defendants in felony trials by providing clearer guidelines for hearing formats and jury selection. No funding is appropriated, and the resolution follows Utah's constitutional process for amending court rules.