Most of the time it's just a lack of communication. People don't realize the seriousness of jury duty. If we call in jurors, we try to make sure there is a trial for them to hear or we notify them as soon as we know a case may have been settled outside of court or something has changed. We know we're taking time out of people's lives and continuances are frustrating. Grand jurors are given calendars marked with dates they may be called to serve.
Jurors can call in for an update.
We try to work around emergencies and accommodate schedules. If there is any way to work with a juror, we will. The judge said a jury management program is directed by Court Administrator Barbara McClelland, and Sgt. Michael McElroy, bailiff. McElroy said 40 people are usually called in to seat the common pleas jury.