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You do not need to bring anything with you. You may want to bring a jacket, book, or something else to do during the brief period of waiting.
Two types of trials have juries: criminal trials and civil trials. You will not know the type of case you will hear until you come to the Judicial & Law Enforcement Center.
It is up to the individual discretion of each judge. In general, it is not permitted. The judges feel it is important that jurors focus their attention on witnesses and information rather than on… Go to the web page
Yes. Your address and phone number are only viewed by the jury coordinator and judge. Other information on your Juror Questionnaire may be shared with the attorneys if you are chosen as a… Go to the web page
Please contact the jury coordinator at 785-832-5232.
Criminal records go back to 1989, and civil records go back to 1992.
Your bond will be returned to you within 24-48 hours after the judge releases it. If you wish to pick your check up, you should make arrangements by calling the Accounting Technician at 785-832-5252.
Jurors must be randomly selected and summoned to be able to serve on a jury. You cannot volunteer for service. In Douglas County, jurors are randomly selected from a list of people with Douglas… Go to the web page
You can call the Access to Justice Advice Line at 1-800-675-5860. You also may want to consider Limited Scope Representation.
Please call 785-832-5256 and press 1, then listen for the instructions to reach the person who handles the type of case you have. Please leave a message if you get voice mail; someone will return… Go to the web page
Not necessarily. More jurors are summoned than are actually needed. Not all jurors will sit on a panel. Through the questioning process called Voir Dire, a certain number of people on the panel will… Go to the web page
Voir dire is the process used by the parties to select a fair and impartial jury. During voir dire, the jury panel is questioned by both parties' lawyers. The questions are intended to help the… Go to the web page
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… Go to the web page
Checks are drawn by the ninth day of every month. The checks are drawn for the previous month's receipts. If a defendant makes a restitution payment during the month, a check will be drawn and sent… Go to the web page
Jurors must:
Be a citizen of the United States
Be at least 18 years of age
Reside in the county of jury service
Be of sound mind
Understand English
You cannot serve on a jury if… Go to the web page
If you were chosen as a juror and served for the full duration of the trial, you will not be required to appear for another trial during your service period. If you went through Jury Selection… Go to the web page
Yes. Everyone is qualified to be a juror. You do not need any special skills, training, or legal knowledge to be a juror. As a juror, you will be responsible for impartially evaluating all the facts… Go to the web page
If you are convicted of driving no more than 10 mph above the limit on a road where the posted speed limit was at least 55 mph; or no more than 6 mph above the limit on a road where the posted speed… Go to the web page
You can request hardship for any reason on your Juror Questionnaire. All excusal requests are subject to review by the Chief Judge. You will receive an email as well as a letter in the mail with a… Go to the web page
The District Court Trustee is responsible for all matters relating to the establishment, modification, and enforcement of support orders issued by the Douglas County District Court. The District… Go to the web page