It is important that a fair cross section of our city's population is represented on the jury panel to prevent discrimination or bias. In order to serve as a juror for the City of Beaverton Municipal Court, a person must be a citizen of the United States, a resident of Beaverton, and 18 years of age or older. Pursuant to applicable law, citizens 70 years of age or older are encouraged to serve, but will be excused upon request. Jurors in the City of Beaverton serve a three-month term. Although you are on call during those three months, you will not be required to serve on more than two juries, nor more than 10 days unless additional days are needed to finish a trial.
Most jury trials last only one day, but occasionally they last two days.
Payments are sent out on a monthly basis. Oregon law provides that your employer may not discharge, threaten to discharge, intimidate or coerce you by reason of your jury service. Any violations are to be reported to the Court. If you are unable to report on the day stated on our summons, you may ask that service be deferred. This request should be made by phone or in writing within ten days of when you receive your summons.