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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 204 _ Filed 04/16/21 Page 223 of 239 https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/juryplan feb 2009.pdf (the “SDNY Jury Plan,” or the “Plan”). Under the terms of the SDNY Jury Plan, the initial selection of persons to be considered for service as grand and petit jurors are made at random from voter registration lists. SDNY Jury Plan at Art. IIJ.A. Two Master Jury Wheels are constructed from these lists: one for the Manhattan courthouse and one for the White Plains courthouse. /d. at Art. II].B. The Manhattan Master Jury Wheel draws from voter lists from the following counties: New York, Bronx, Westchester, Putnam, and Rockland. See id. at Art. III.C. The White Plains Master Jury Wheel draws from voter lists from the following counties: Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Orange, Sullivan, and Dutchess. See id. Both Master Jury Wheels are emptied and refilled no later than September 1 following the date of each Presidential Election. /d. at Art. IIB. To meet anticipated demand for jurors, names are drawn randomly from the Master Jury Wheels. /d. at Art. II].D. These individuals are sent a questionnaire to examine their qualifications and availability for jury service. /d. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1865(b), all persons are qualified for jury service unless he or she: (1) Is not a citizen of the United States at least eighteen years old who has resided for a period of one year within the judicial district; (2) Is unable to read, write, and understand English with a degree of proficiency sufficient to fill out the juror qualification questionnaire; (3) Is unable to speak English; (4) Is incapable, by mental or physical infirmity, to render satisfactory jury service; or (5) Has a charge pending for the commission of, or has been convicted in a State or Federal court, of a felony and his or her civil rights have not been restored. Id. at Art. VII. Additionally, certain persons are declared exempt from jury service, including active service members in the Armed Forces of the United States, members of fire or police 196 DOJ-OGR-00003157