The Jury Act, which is set out at Title 28, U.S. Code, Sections 1861-1878, calls for random selection of citizens' names from voters lists or combined voters and drivers lists. (Because random selection is required, individuals may not volunteer for service.) More on Jury Service..

Anyone who is involved in a civil dispute or accused of a crime has a constitutional right to have a jury decide their case. As a juror, you fulfill a civic obligation and help make important decisions affecting people's lives and issues that concern your community.

Be physically and mentally able to carry out the functions of a juror. Temporary inability shall not be considered a disqualification. Never have been convicted of a felony. A person 70 years of age or older may claim exemption from jury service and shall be exempt upon making the request. All other persons are expected to serve and should appear to be interviewed for possible selection.

You may be called to serve if you are at least 18 years old, a United States citizen, and a resident of Northampton County.

The Court shall deem any person qualified to serve on grand and petit jury in the District Court unless he or she: Is not a citizen of the United States, eighteen (18) years of age who has resided within the Judicial District for a period of one (1) year; Is unable to read, write, and understand the English language with a degree of proficiency sufficient to satisfactorily fill out the juror qualification form; Has a charge pending against him or her for the commission of , or has been convicted.

Every Wisconsin resident of the county served by a circuit court who is at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen, and is able to understand the English language is qualified to serve as a juror in that court unless he or she has been convicted of a felony and has not had his or her civil rights restored. The most important qualities of a juror are fairness and impartiality. A juror must lay aside all bias and prejudice.

Jurors for the United States District Court - Southern District of Alabama are "on call" for the entire calendar month for which they have been summoned.

In order to serve as a juror for the City of Beaverton Municipal Court, a person must be a citizen of the United States, a resident of Beaverton, and 18 years of age or older. Pursuant to applicable law, citizens 70 years of age or older are encouraged to serve, but will be excused upon request.

Yes. A great majority of jurors work. The employer has to provide the employee with time to serve as a juror.

The law automatically disqualifies non-citizens, convicted felons whose civil rights have not been restored, and people under 18 years of age from jury service.

It is against the law for an employer to fire or demote an employee because they serve as a juror. However, the law does not require that the employee be paid in full while serving. (Last updated on 10/09/2001 )

Service is limited to any two-year period between the Superior Court and District Court of the Virgin Islands. Each term of service in the Superior Court runs for a period of three months.

Most trials last one-to-two days. However, trials can last up to several weeks, and in rare occasions, several months, depending on the complexity of the trial. The nature of the issues and evidence in a particular case may require a longer trial. The judge will inform you at the beginning of the trial as to how long it is anticipated the trial will last. During the trial, you may have to wait in the jury room while the judge and lawyers settle questions of law.

The court's pool of juror names is replenished every four years; it is unlikely that you would be in the pool a second time.

The Court's pool of juror names (the divisional "Master Jury Wheel") is replenished every four years (last replenished January, 2005). It is filled with enough names that no one should be called more than once during a single Wheel and it is unlikely you would be in the next Master Jury Wheel. If you are contacted again you may request excusal.