How will I know what to expect and what to do during my jury service?
The court will provide verbal orientation to inform and educate you about jury service and the trial process. You will also learn about your role as a juror and what you should and should not do while in the courthouse and serving on a jury.

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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?