Juryutval

Juryutval is a term used in several Nordic languages to denote a committee or panel that oversees matters related to juries within an organization. The precise mandate varies by country and context, but a juryutval typically has responsibility for selecting, preparing, or supervising jurors or juries for specific processes, such as prize awards, competitions, or, in some jurisdictions, legal proceedings.

In award and competition contexts, a juryutval may draft eligibility criteria, nominate or appoint jurors with relevant expertise, and oversee the evaluation process to ensure fairness and transparency. It may also establish rules of conduct, handle conflicts of interest, and publish deliberations or decisions in accordance with organizational policy.

In legal contexts, jurisdictions that maintain juries may use a body akin to a juryutval to organize juror pools, define voir dire procedures, and monitor impartiality. However, in many systems, juror selection is performed directly by the court rather than by a separate committee. Regardless of setting, the juryutval is usually composed of representatives from relevant fields and is subject to rotation and recusal rules to maintain independence.

Terminology and exact duties differ. In Norwegian, jurisprudence and public institutions may refer to a juryutval when discussing the management of juries for competitions or public inquiries. In Swedish contexts, similar bodies may be called jurykommitté or juryutskott, depending on the organization. See also jury, jury selection, award jury, and committee.