Before the commencement of a jury period of service and within a sufficient period of time to ensure compliance with the 45-day requirement of Section 5(2)(a) of these Rules, each circuit and district judge shall notify the chief circuit judge or designee of the judge's need for qualified jurors for the next jury period. If any judge anticipates the need for a larger panel than is usually provided, because of a particular nature or notoriety of a pending case, he or she shall so notify the chief circuit judge.
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