The lawyers and others who are involved will be introduced. The jurors will also take an oath, in which they promise to answer all questions truthfully. After the jury panel is sworn in, the judge and the lawyers will question the members of the jury panel to find out if any juror has any knowledge about the case, any personal interest in it, or any feelings that might make it hard for the juror to be impartial. The number of days and hours a juror works depends on which court you report to. Most trials in District Court and in Superior Court last one or two days.
Some trials do last longer, depending on the type of case and number of witnesses.
In Grays Harbor County, the County Clerk handles jury administration. One or more panels as needed are called in for service in the courts for the scheduled jury trials. You will likely be called only once before your term is up, unless there are a large number of trials. The jury selection process is designed to reduce juror waiting time. However, before and during trial you may be required to wait in the jury room while the judge and the lawyers settle questions of law.