There are no standard court hours. If you are not selected to serve, you could be dismissed by noon or early afternoon. Sometimes trials will run into the evening hours. If that happens, you will have ample time to make any necessary arrangements and advise your family. Sequestration is not probable but is always a possibility, however, you will be informed of that possibility on the day of selection.
Jury trials can last anywhere from less than one day to many weeks in length.
The majority of our trials in the Western District of Missouri last two to three days. If you were subject to a lengthy trial, you will have an opportunity to advise the court that a long trial would be a problem for you. Public parking lots are available on both 8th and 9th Streets between Grand and Locust. Parking is also available on Grand between 8th and 9th Streets. Do no use metered parking on the street.