Is it possible that I might report for jury service but not sit on a jury?
Yes. The parties in a case generally seek to settle their differences and avoid the time and expense of a trial. So even though several cases are scheduled for jury selection, the court doesn't know until that morning how many will actually go to trial. Your time spent waiting is not wasted - your very presence in the courthouse encourages settlement.

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1. Why is jury service important?
2. What is my duty as a juror?
3. What are the eligibility requirements to serve as a juror?
4. How was I selected for jury service?
5. How much notice will I be given that I am to appear for jury service?
6. Do I have to respond to the summons to jury service?
7. What if I no longer live in the county in which I am being summoned for jury duty?
8. How long am I on call for jury service?
9. Can jury service be rescheduled?
10. How is my job affected?
11. What if I have a medical condition that would prevent me from serving jury duty?
12. Where do I report for jury service?
13. What is the average length of a trial in the 86th District Court?
14. What hours will I serve?
15. Is it possible that I might report for jury service but not sit on a jury?
16. How am I compensated?
17. Will I receive proof of my jury service for my employer?
18. What is the dress code?
19. How will I know what to expect and what to do during my jury service?
20. What if an unexpected emergency keeps me from coming to the courthouse while I'm on a jury?