The Jury Commissioner is required to have a sufficient number of jurors for all anticipated trials. The jury staff tries to carefully estimate the number of jurors needed but there are many variables outside their control. For example, a defendant may plea to a different charge or a case may settle at the last moment. You may want to bring something to occupy your time in case of delays. If you are selected to serve on a trial as a sworn juror, your term of service will be the length of that trial.
Trials vary in length, but generally last one to two weeks.
If you are not selected to serve on a trial by the end of your first day at the courthouse, and the judge has not ordered you to return for another day of jury selection, you have completed your jury service. Once You Arrive Once you arrive at the courthouse, proceed to the 2nd floor, Jury Assembly Room and check in. Jury staff will provide instructions, show a jury service videotape and conduct orientation. Listen carefully to the information and all instructions. Jury staff will also ask you to fill out a Voir Dire Questionnaire.