Service depends upon court need and trial length. In Madison County, jurors generally serve for a term of one week. Prospective jurors must present their summons to their employers to be excused from work. Alabama law requires that full-time employees will receive their usual wages while serving as a juror. A Certificate of Jury Service will be provided to you by the clerk of the court as proof of service to your employer.
State law prohibits an employer from dismissing employees summoned for jury service.
Wear comfortable clothing which reflects the seriousness of jury service. Prospective jurors will receive a letter from the clerk of the court giving specific parking instructions. Be prepared to wait before and during trials. It is a good idea to bring a magazine, book, or small hand work for waiting periods. Juror summons for Madison County are generated at random by a computer and mailed from Montgomery, Alabama.