Unfortunately it is not that easy. State law and local rules require that all prospective jurors be selected AT RANDOM from the source list that is used.

The California Civil Code of Procedures states, “All persons selected for jury service shall be selected at random, from a source or sources inclusive of a representative cross-section of the population of the area served by the court”. While this court would like to accept volunteers, it would violate the “randomness” provision of this code. In other words, the law does not allow us to accept volunteers. See similar questions...

The Jury Office adheres to the random selection process set out in the law. Because it is random, some people who are willing to serve may never be asked, and others who are not willing to be served may be asked frequently. See similar questions...

California Code of Civil Procedure states "All persons selected for jury service shall be selected at random, from a source or sources inclusive of a representative cross section of the population of the area served by the court". See similar questions...

Exception: A person who is on supervision for a felony DWI, Involuntary Manslaughter, Intoxication Manslaughter, or a State Jail Felony offense may never serve on a jury. See similar questions...

employer may not deprive an employee of his/her employment solely because of job time lost by the employee as a result of responding to a jury summons or as a result of attending court for service or prospective service as a petit or grand juror. Employers are not obligated to pay their employees while serving jury duty. Some private employers do provide full or partial compensation to their employees for time lost due to serving jury duty. See similar questions...

Yes, federal jurors are paid $40 a day. (Employees of the federal government are paid their regular salary in lieu of this fee.) In most courts, jurors also are reimbursed for reasonable transportation expenses and parking fees. More on Jury Service... Your employer may continue your salary during all or part of your jury service, but is not required to do so. See similar questions...

Depending on trial activity, you will be subject to jury selection for a period of approximately four months. You are to report only when notified to appear by the court. Notification is sent by mail giving the next report date and instructions to call a recorded message the night before to confirm OR you may be advised in the Courtroom by the Judge. See similar questions...

The federal jury system for the District of Vermont draws juror names at random by computer from town/city voter registration checklists. The Southwestern Jury Division includes Addison, Rutland and Bennington counties. See similar questions...

No. If assigned to a courtroom on the day you report for jury duty, you are required to follow the court’s appearance instructions for the trial to which you have been assigned and until released by the court. Barring unusual circumstances, you should be released from jury duty for a one-year period if not assigned to a courtroom by the end of the day that you appear for duty. See similar questions...

It is possible, but rare for someone to serve on more than one jury in the space of the two-week or four-week term of service. If someone serves on a short trial or is selected for a jury and the case settles, he or she is still required to call in for the rest of their term of service. See similar questions...

No. If you are asked to report for service and are not selected on any case on the day you are asked to report, your term of service is complete. But if you are selected to serve on a trial, the term of service will be the length of that trial. The average trial lasts 5 to 7 days. See similar questions...

According to the Code of Civil Procedure (CCP) 191 it states “The Legislature recognizes that trial by jury is a cherished constitutional right, and that jury service is an obligation of citizenship”. Jury duty is a responsibility that all qualified citizens must share. You are qualified to serve as a juror if you can answer yes to the following statements: I have not been convicted of a felony or I have been convicted but my civil rights have been restored See similar questions...

The United States Constitution and the Arizona State Constitution guarantee the right to trial by jury. Failure to attend as directed may subject you to penalties provided by law; A.R.S. § 21-334. All Maricopa County residents are obligated by state law to serve as a juror unless they: The Superior Court in Maricopa County operates on a one trial/one day system for jurors. See similar questions...

The function of the jury is to find the facts required by the Coroners Act i.e. who the deceased was, how when and where the deceased met his/her death. The Coroner is responsible for deciding matters of law and procedure whilst the jury is responsible for determining the facts of the matter. You will swear an oath to "give a true verdict according to the evidence". See similar questions...

Prospective jurors otherwise eligible to serve may be excused from jury service only for extreme hardship, or if they are at least 75 years of age. All requests must be submitted to the Jury Commissioner's Office in writing prior to the prospective juror's service date as explained on the juror questionnaire. The excuse can also be faxed to the Jury Office at 602-506-6078. Has a physical or mental disability that would prevent him/her from serving. See similar questions...

Absolutely! There are many trials where visual testimony is not presented, in which case you are welcome to serve if you feel comfortable doing so. If you choose to not serve however, we will need a doctor's note asking to excuse you based on your visual impairment. Yes. A summons is an official court order compelling you to appear for service. The Court does understand that every juror has personal or professional obligations that may make jury duty a difficult task to manage. See similar questions...

Check your juror summons for a reporting date and time. If you receive this summons in the mail without a specific reporting date, you will receive a separate notice in the mail approximately 10 days before you are due to report. See similar questions...