The Election of Foreperson Explanation of Verdict Form[s] is a type of document used in jury trials. It is used to document the election of a foreperson of the jury and to explain the verdict to the court. The form is typically presented to the jury prior to the start of deliberations and is signed by the jury foreperson. It includes the name of the foreperson; the date of the election; the instructions given to the jurors; and the verdict. Depending on the jurisdiction, two types of Election of Foreperson Explanation of Verdict Form[s] may be used: a short form and a long form. The short form is used when there is only one verdict, while the long form is used when there are multiple verdicts. Both forms typically include a space for the signature of the foreperson and the date of the election.