Source for Selection of Jurors
Your name and address were selected from either the Registrar of
Voters or the Department of Motor Vehicle rolls.
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Hours of Operation
Courtrooms can be in session from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday
through Friday. Due to the nature of the court process, periods
of waiting time may be
unavoidable. You may wish to bring reading material or something else
to occupy your time during such periods.
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Trial Duration
Trials vary in length, but generally last three days to two weeks.
If you are assigned to a trial, your jury service is for the
entire length of
the trial. The trial judge will advise you of the estimated trial duration
and may excuse you from serving on a particular case if your service
would cause an extreme personal hardship.
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Compensation
All jurors will receive $15.00 per day and 17 cents per mile, round
trip, beginning the second day and all subsequent days of service.
Mileage is
automatically tabulated, by computer, according to your home zip code.
Please allow 4 weeks to receive your check.
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Employer Obligation
Labor Code Section 230 provides that no employer shall discharge,
or in any manner discriminate against an employee for taking
time off to serve on
jury duty, as long as reasonable notice is given to the employer. Many
employers have jury duty benefits and will continue your wages while
you serve. You should check with your employer about jury duty
policy. Inconvenience
to a prospective trial juror or an employer is not a legal reason to
be excused from jury service. However, you may request that your
service be
postponed for this reason.
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Proof of Appearance
Proof that you appeared for jury duty is required by some employers
and can be furnished upon request at completion of service.
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Juror Information
Call 788-7060 for additional information.
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Dress Code
Please dress appropriately for the courtroom. Shorts and tank tops
are not acceptable attire. The temperature of the jury assembly
area and courtrooms
can be unpredictable, so jurors are encouraged to dress accordingly.
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Students and Teachers
Students and teachers are not exempt from jury service. However,
students and teachers may request a postponement of their service
for up to 6 months
if necessary. Complete the Postponement Request section of the Juror
Affidavit. You will receive notification of a new date by mail.
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Court Security
There will be times, before entering a courtroom that you may go
through airport type security screening. You will walk through
a metal detector
and your handbags, briefcases, backpacks and containers will be x-rayed.
These devices are harmless and present no health hazard. Knitting needles,
scissors, knives or weapons of any type, including but not limited
to guns, stun guns, mace or other caustic materials, are not
allowed in any court
facility. Please note that cellular phones, laptop computers, cameras,
and tape recorders are not to be used while in the courtrooms.
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Exemption, Excuse or Postponement
All requests must be in writing, and excuse requests must include
a written explanation. You will be contacted ONLY if your request
is denied. Your
request must be received by the Jury Commisioner's office prior to
your summons date. If you are requesting a postponement you will
receive a notification
of your new date by mail.
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This page last updated 04-17-06
