| Alaska |
Trial Juror Information: Alaska's Court System Web site outlines the trial process, including jury deliberations and relevant laws and constitutional provisions.
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| Arizona |
Arizona Judicial Board-Jury Duty: Court locator, types of courts, "what to expect," term definitions. Includes links to Maricopa and Pima counties and the cities of Gilbert and Tempe. Superior Court of Arizona Jury Service Page (Maricopa County): Includes general information, “If you have been summoned,” and FAQs. Pima County Jury Commissioner: FAQs.
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| Arkansas |
Arkansas Jury Service: This site has complete information for Arkansas jurors.
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| California |
Guide to Juror Service: The California Judicial Council provides FAQs, the rules of the jury process, and information on the overall trial process. Superior courts in the following jurisdictions also provide information about jury service. Alameda :: Amador Butte Colusa :: Contra Costa Del Norte El Dorado Fresno Glenn Humboldt Imperial :: Kern :: Kings Lake :: Lassen :: Los Angeles Madera :: Marin :: Mendocino :: Merced :: Modoc :: Mono :: Monterey Napa :: Nevada Orange Plumas Riverside Sacramento :: San Benito :: San Bernardino :: San Diego :: San Francisco :: San Joaquin :: San Luis Obispo :: San Mateo :: Santa Barbara :: Santa Clara :: Santa Cruz :: Sierra :: Siskiyou :: Solano :: Sonoma :: Stanislaus :: Sutter Tulare :: Tuolumne Ventura Yolo :: Yuba
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| Colorado |
Juror Information: "What Every Juror and Every Employer Needs to Know," district map, links to district home pages, and the Jury Reform Implementation Plan.
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| Connecticut |
Juror Information: Connecticut's Judiciary offers links to juror accommodations, FAQs, and the ability to look up juror attendance status.
"Your Guide to Jury Duty."
"Jury Duty in Connecticut: What Every Student Should Know."
"El deber de prestarse como jurado en Connecticut."
"Wezwanie Do Lawy Przysieglych W Connecticut."
"About Jury Administration" is a brochure for the public with contact information for the statewide jury administration office, plus information about its duties and services.
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| Delaware |
Juror Information: Read about the jury process, download the Juror Qualification Questionnaire, and read “Tips for Jurors.”
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| District of Columbia |
The DC Superior Court Jurors' Office site allows citizens to complete the qualification form online or request a deferral. The site includes information about jury service, one day/one trial, child care, interpreters, what to do upon receiving a summons, Tips on Planning Your Jury Service, FAQs, etc.
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| Florida |
Collier County Jury Department: Includes contact and location information, excusal form, FAQs, and glossary of terms. Lee County: Juror scheduling information (updated daily), plus compensation and other information. Clerk of Courts, Manatee County: This circuit court page outlines the jury selection process, rules, and regulations. There are also FAQs. Eighth Judicial Circuit (Gainesville): Includes information about parking, dress code, payment, and an online jury excusal and reassignment form. Ninth Judicial Circuit (Orange and Osceola counties): Includes downloadable orientation video, reporting schedule (updated daily), bus schedules, childcare information, online postponement/excusal form, downloadable brochure, and online exit questionnaire. Eleventh Judicial Circuit (Miami-Dade County): FAQs. Seventeenth Judicial Circuit (Broward County): FAQs.
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| Georgia |
Cobb County Juror Information for state and superior courts. Dublin Judicial Circuit Jury Program: Rules, FAQs, forms. Liberty County Office of the Clerk: See "juror services" category for trial status information, information about jury service, laws and procedures governing jury service, change of address form, and online questionnaire.
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| Hawaii |
Jury Service: Information about jury service in Hawaii, including an orientation video, dates and times, and FAQs.
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| Idaho |
Handbook for Jurors: Prepared by the Idaho Supreme Court Jury Committee, this is an extensive handbook that includes information about the state court system; jurors’ rights (including information about notetaking, discussion of trial, and media coverage); conduct during deliberations; information about mistrials; and an exit questionnaire. Jury Service in Idaho: What It Means and How It Works: Brief brochure prepared by the Idaho Supreme Court.
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| Illinois |
Handbooks: Copies of the “Juror Handbook” and the “Grand Juror Handbook.” The Adams County (8th Circuit) Jury Commission page includes contact information; eligibility; information about the jury pool; deferrals/excuses; exemption; and selection. Circuit Court of Cook County (Chicago): Includes FAQs, information about opt-out program for jurors over age 70, and courtroom procedures. The DuPage County (18th Judicial Circuit) Jury Commission page includes information about petit and grand jury duty; 10-minute video; postponement requests; address or name changes; and excusals. Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Court (Lake County and McHenry County): Includes FAQs, grand jury information, courthouse security information, and information for employers. The Ogle County Circuit Clerk offers basic information about jury duty. The Sangamon County (7th Judicial Circuit) Jury Commission Office provides contact information and a downloadable summons and qualification questionnaire.
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| Indiana |
Juror Information for Hamilton County: Dress code, compensation, parking, and the juror hotline for Hamilton County, Indiana.
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| Iowa |
Local County Juror Information: This state page has links to juror information for every county in Iowa.
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| Kansas |
Jury Duty Information (2nd Judicial District): Qualifications, compensation, how juror pool lists are drawn. Juror: Your Rights and Duties (4th Judicial District): Includes common questions, conduct at trial, and deliberations.
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| Kentucky |
Jury Duty Information: This site explains some basic information about jury duty in Kentucky.
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| Louisiana |
The Bienville Parish Clerk's Office Jury Duty Information page provides general qualifications and information. Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court (14th Judicial District Court) jury page covers selection; exemptions; qualifications; role of the jury; steps in a trial; and definitions of legal terms and court personnel. The Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court offers FAQs about jury service. The Parish of Orleans, Civil District Court, has a page about jury service that includes information about fees and reimbursement; attire; absences/excusals; term of service; reporting for duty; facilities; and objects/clothing not permitted in court. U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana Jury Information includes FAQ; location and parking; grand and petit jury duty information; protection of employment and message to employers; and a link to the jury plan for random selection. Jury Information provided by the U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana includes FAQ; directions; jury plan for random selection; and pattern jury instructions. The Louisiana State Bar Association's consumer brochure, "The Judicial System: How It Works," contains information for jurors as well as victims, witnesses, and others involved in the criminal justice system.
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| Maine |
Maine provides this Web site for juror information, including "What to Expect," driving directions, and rules.
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| Maryland |
Juror Information: The Maryland Judiciary offers FAQs, "Do’s and Don'ts," and directions to jury commissioner locations. Circuit Court for Baltimore City: information about mandatory jury duty, jury selection criteria, and FAQs.
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| Massachusetts |
Jury System: For those summoned for jury duty, this site offers FAQs, court information, and downloadable forms. History of the Office of Jury Commissioner for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (OJC).
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| Michigan |
Jury Duty: Michigan's 36th District Court provides general information about trial court procedures and juror responsibilities. Jury Procedure (Calhoun County Courts): Somewhat outdated page includes orientation, FAQs, and manual for jurors. Jury Duty, Ingham County (55th District Court): Provides basic contact information for staff and “Juror’s Manual” published by the state bar of Michigan. Eaton County juror information: qualifications; court calendar; FAQ; term of service; compensation; deferrals; selection; handbook; and area employer honor roll. Serving on a Jury, Kent County (63rd District Court): Basic information—includes “Juror’s Responsibilities.” Van Buren County: Selection; Jury Board; qualifications; compensation; exemptions and excusals; contempt; etc. Jury Duty (Washtenaw County): includes brief notes on orientation, security, term of service, and compensation, plus a “Juror’s Handbook.”
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| Minnesota |
Jury Duty: This site contains information for the 150,000 Minnesotans who are called to serve on juries each year. It also has local contact information.
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| Mississippi |
Juror's Guide: The Mississippi Bar Association maintains this comprehensive document covering juror qualifications, procedural rules, and trial court regulations.
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| Missouri |
Jury Guide Home: The Missouri Guide to Jury Service provides common questions, information on the trial process, a glossary of terms, county-by-county information on juror pay, permitted reading materials, and contact information for each court.
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| Nebraska |
Juror's Handbook: This guide for the Nebraska juror is available through the state judicial system Web site.
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| Nevada |
Jury Commissioner’s Office of the Second Judicial District Court (Washoe County): Provides information about juror qualifications, exemptions, terms of service, dress code, and more. Eighth Judicial District Court (Clark County): Provides information about jury services, including directions, maps, and FAQs.
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| New Hampshire |
Jury Duty Information: Information from the judicial branch of the state of New Hampshire on jury duty, including the juror's handbook and links to court Web pages.
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| New Jersey |
Information for Jurors: The New Jersey Judicial Branch maintains this page of juror information in FAQ format.
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| New Mexico |
The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court jury management page includes FAQ; daily juror panel schedule; jury orientation video; parking; contact information; articles; feedback; employers' obligations; and virtual courthouse tour.
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| New York |
Juror Information Site: New York's juror information Web site provides both general, statewide content for jurors and links to county-specific pages.
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| North Carolina |
Jury Page: Mecklenburg County's judicial Web site includes this page of information about jury duty, including rules, responsibilities, and an outline of a juror's typical day.
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| North Dakota |
Juror's Handbook: North Dakota's juror handbook adopts a Q&A format and includes a glossary of terms.
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| Ohio |
Ohio Judicial Conference. "Jury Service: A Citizens Guide." Columbus, OH: Ohio Judicial Conference. Brochure covers basic information, oath, deliberations, etc.
Ohio Judicial Conference. "Grand Jury Service: A Citizens Guide." Columbus, OH: Ohio Judicial Conference. Brochure covers background, oath, procedure, secrecy, and provides practical suggestions.
Jury Duty in the Franklin County Municipal Court: Contacts, basic information, and help interpreting the summons. Lucas County Jury Information: contacts; what to do when you receive the summons; length of service; compensation; parking; security; postponement; grand jury service. Jury Duty Information: Montgomery County, Ohio, offers this page of information on jury duty and the trial process.
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| Oregon |
Juror Information: Oregon's Web site covers the juror selection process, trial rules and procedures, and juror services.
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| Pennsylvania |
Berks County juror information includes service; selection; court; length and frequency of service; compensation; exemption; accessibility; attire; parking; what to expect; sequestration; voir dire; and trial. Jury Duty: Selection, preparation, steps in a trial, deliberations, and rules of conduct for the Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, Court of Common Pleas. Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas Jury Services Website: covers selection; the court; term of service; compensation; exemption; accessibility; attire; directions; voir dire; trial; and jury commissioners. The site also allows prospective jurors to log in with a PIN to a secure section of the site. Lebanon County's Jury Service page includes an introduction; selection; length of service; what to do if you forget to complete or return the questionnaire; case types; exemption; accessibility; attire; directions; parking; sequestration; voir dire; trial; and what to do if it snows.
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| South Carolina |
The Charleston County Clerk of Court provides information about jury service in the Courts of Common Pleas and General Sessions: selection; compensation; service.
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| South Dakota |
Jury Service: Complete Web site of juror information from the South Dakota Unified Judicial System.
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| Texas |
Information for Jurors: The Harris County Criminal, Civil, and Justice courts maintain this page of juror information, including the “Juror's Handbook,” parking information, scheduling information, contacts, and FAQs.
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| Utah |
Selected to Serve: The Utah State Judiciary maintains this page about jury system operation, jury selection, and the trial process.
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| Virginia |
Answer Book: This is the Virginia Judicial System's online publication on jury duty, in FAQ format. Grand Juror's Handbook: This page contains a complete text of the “Grand Juror's Handbook” for the state of Virginia.
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| Washington |
Welcome to Jury Duty: This site has a variety of information for Washington jurors, including dos and don'ts, information for employers, and jury services.
The Superior Court of Spokane County and Cheney Municipal Court provide an informational guide, "Jury Reporting." It contains contact information, what to do with a summons, information about the courts, how jurors are selected, term of service, ADA accommodations, excuses, statutory disqualifications, orientation, juror pay, and more.
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| West Virginia |
Handbook for Trial Jurors: Produced by the Administrative Office of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals and the West Virginia State Bar, this FAQ document offers information on jury service.
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| Wisconsin |
Jury Service: Background on the trial process and a link to the juror's handbook.
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