The number of jurors is determined by the level of the incident or crime.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Jurors are entitled to $10 for the first day of service and $20 per day for subsequent days of service on the same trial. Jurors called in for a second trial during the same session will receive $10 for the first day of service and $20 per day for subsequent days of service on the…
Most trials in Douglas County are not sequestered jury trials. In fact, we have not had a sequestered jury trial in the last twenty years.
Some employers in Douglas County do pay their employees, but it is not required by law. It is up to the discretion of each employer. Your employer is required to give you time off during your service period.
If there is a possibility that you will be sentenced to serve time in jail if convicted, the court may appoint an attorney to represent you if you meet certain guidelines. Applications for appointment of an attorney are available in the court clerk's office, or you can request an attorney at your…
No. While every trial is different, the court strives to make Jury Selection as quick and efficient as possible. There will be a brief period of waiting between checking in when you arrive and when the juror orientation begins, as well as intermittent breaks throughout the trial.