陪审团义务

Welcome. First, I'll need to see your summons and a photo ID. Then you'll check in at the registration desk over there. After that, you'll wait in the jury assembly room until your group number is called.

It varies. Some people are dismissed by lunchtime, while others may be selected for a trial that lasts several days. Plan to be here the full day just in case. By law, your employer must allow you time off for jury duty.

If selected, you'll go through a process called voir dire, where the judge and attorneys will ask you questions to see if you can be fair and impartial. If both sides accept you, you'll serve on the jury for the duration of the trial.

No, only US citizens are eligible for jury service. If you're not a citizen, you're automatically disqualified. You'll need to fill out the questionnaire that came with your summons and indicate that you're not a citizen. We'll remove you from the list.

No, you won't be in trouble. The system sometimes sends duplicate notices. Just respond each time confirming your non-citizen status. After a couple of responses, the system should stop sending them. Keep a copy of your response for your records.

You can do either. Mailing it is the easiest — the return envelope should be included with your summons. You can also respond online if you have the juror ID number on your summons. Or you can drop it off here at the clerk's office.