The Fourth Judicial District will accommodate anyone wishing to serve as a juror. You may also be excused, if you are disabled and jury service would create a hardship. The Fourth Judicial District will not require you to serve more than once in a twelve month period. If you are summoned, as a juror, twice in a twelve month period, please indicate such on your questionnaire and the court will excuse you from jury service. Jury Duty Jury Duty is an important and hopefully, interesting service, you, as a citizen, is asked to perform.
Jury service is a citizen's right and responsibility.
It is a segment of the law that protects our fundamental rights. The District Court could not administer fair and efficient justice without your cooperation. Many people are unfamiliar with courtroom procedures and what is expected of a juror. The following is a short explanation to help you understand your rights and duties when you are summoned for jury duty. A jury is composed of normally six or twelve citizens of your county.