Q. What if I am summonsed and I am not a U.S. citizen?
A. If you are not a citizen of the United States you cannot serve on jury duty. You must complete the Juror Qualification Form and return it in the envelope provided with a photocopy of your resident alien or green card.
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Q. What if I have been summonsed and have a criminal charge pending or have been convicted of a crime?
A. If you have a charge pending for a crime punishable by a sentence exceeding six months imprisonment, you must supply the type of charge and the name of the jurisdiction in which it is pending on the completed Juror Qualification Form and return it in the envelope provided. If you have been convicted of a crime you must supply the case number, charge and time served over 6 months on the completed Juror Qualification Form and return it in the envelope provided to you.
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Q. What do I need to provide if I have been summonsed and I am an active duty member of the Armed Forces?
A. You must complete the Juror Qualification Form and return it in the envelope provided with a photocopy of your Military ID and orders or a copy of a letter from your Commanding Officer stating that you are currently on active duty.
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Q. What if I am summonsed and I am a full-time student?
A. If you are a full-time student 1 hour outside the metropolitian area, you must furnish a photocopy of your class schedule or tuition statement. Local students may request a postponement date up to 2 months.
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Q. What will happen when I report to jury duty?
A. Upon reporting to petit jury duty, you will report to the Jury Assembly Room (Room M-10) which is located on the mezzanine level off the main courthouse lobby. Once you are checked in, you will view a brief video on your duties as a juror. You will then have to wait in the Jury Assembly Area until it is your turn to be sent to court. When you report to court, the judge will tell you about the case, introduce the lawyers and others who may be involved with the case at hand. You will also take an oath, in which you will promise to answer all questions truthfully. After you are sworn in, the judge and lawyers will question you about your impartiality and knowledge of the case. This process, known as voir dire, is part of the selection process used in both criminal and civil cases.
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Revised September 21, 2006
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