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Jury Service -- Answer the Call

Why is it important for me to respond to my jury summons?

"The jury is the embodiment of democracy. We entrust juries—small bodies of ordinary men and women—with decisions that involve the liberties and property of defendants. In doing so, we confirm our faith in the ability of people to make just and wise decisions, and that is the very definition of democracy."

From the American Bar Association's The American Jury: We the People in Action. May, 2005

Is there additional information available online for what I need to do to report for jury service?

Yes. General information and specific county information are available.

Is there additional information available online to help me learn more about the importance of jury service?

Yes. The videos, audios, and other resources accessible below will provide more information.

Public Service Announcement Regarding Jury Service

Length: 37 seconds
Windows Media: Regular Quality (1.38 MB) or Audio Only (440 KB)
(High Quality (4.58 MB) downloading may be difficult)
Real: High Quality (4.56 MB) or Regular Quality (1.43 MB)

Jury Orientation Video/Audio

Title: Jury Service: A Privilege and a Responsibility
Length: 10 minutes; 45 seconds
Windows Media: Broadband Regular Quality (23.3 MB)
(Broadband Highest Quality (78.4 MB) downloading may be difficult)
Real: Broadband Regular Quality (68.5MB) or Dial-up Audio Only (3.8 MB)
(Note: There is a short delay at the beginning of the video/audio)

The American Jury: We the People in Action is the theme for 2005 Law Day activities. Visit the Law Day Activities page to learn more about Law Day and Juror Appreciation Month as proclaimed by Chief Justice Barbara J. Pariente.