You will usually be given at least four weeks notice if you are called for jury service. Although some people, such as MPs and members of the medical profession have the right to be excused, normally it is compulsory. You will be given information about what you are expected to do and may be shown a short video about trial procedure at the beginning of your period of service. You can claim the cost of meals and travel to Court together with a daily allowance for any loss of earnings, or other financial loss. The words they use Barristers A lawyer who works on instructions from a prosecution or defence solicitor and represents people in court in more serious cases.
Barristers often specialise in particular areas of law and are consulted by solicitors for advice.
County court Where all but the most complicated civil cases are dealt with. These most commonly include claims for debt, personal injury, breach of contract, repossession of a house, divorce and adoption proceedings. Court of Appeal Appeals against convictions and sentences by the Crown Court and against decisions in county courts and the High Court are dealt with by the Court of Appeal. The job of the judge is to make sure that the evidence is properly presented and to rule on matters of law. It is members of the jury who decide the verdict.