If you have special conflicts on particular days during the term, the court may excuse you on those days. Your employer can't fine, demote or otherwise penalize you for missing work while performing jury service. Many employees will continue to pay your salary while you are in jury service. Contact your employer to find out what the policy is at your job. This amount is set by the state legislature.
Jurors serve for one term of court.
Depending on where you live, your term may be up to four months. Your summons will indicate the length and exact dates of the term you will serve. It is very important that all jurors report each day they are told to report and that they be on time. Your absence may delay a trial. Most courts provide an orientation program for jurors to inform and educate them about jury service and the trial process.