4 0 obj The jury commissioner, in his or her discretion, may establish a longer period of repose. The grand jury is different from a trial jury (known as a petit jury). Please consult an attorney for legal advice, your local California Superior Court clerks office, or your probation office for further guidance. Of course it would not end there. You will not get paid on the first day of service. Trial length depends on how complex the issues are and how long jurors spend in deliberations. The best way to ensure your name is added to the randomized selection process is to update your information with your county's local registrar of voters and with the California Department of Motor Vehicles, as well as filing a tax return with the Franchise Tax Board. Discussions with others can cause a mistrial because the juror gained evidence outside the record. However, if you have received a pardon from the Governor and had your civil rights restored pursuant to California Penal Code sections 4852.01-4854, you may serve on a jury even if you have been convicted of malfeasance in office. California provides jurors with $15 every day starting on the second day of service, except employees of governmental entities who receive full pay and benefits from their employers while on jury service. This change is effective January 1, 2020. We do not send out jury summons, receive or reject excuses from service, maintain jury lists, provide proof of service, process juror payments, or perform other jury-related tasks that are the responsibility of each court. The minimum amount paid is set by the State Legislature. You will NOT be notified if your request is granted. This means that people are not required to come to court for more than one day of jury duty unless they are assigned to a courtroom for jury selection, or serve on a trial, more than once every 12 months. The court asks for your patience and suggests that you bring a book or other reading material to occupy your time while waiting. If you need assistance, a friend or a family member who speaks English may call for you. Sacramento, CA 95814, Request Postponement / Excuse from Jury Service, Unlawful Detainer (Landlord/Tenant) E-Filing, e-Correspondence (Family Law Self-Help Assistance), Mediation Reports and Findings and Orders After Hearing, Penal Code section 830.1, 830.2(A) or 830.33(A), https://www.saccourt.ca.gov/jury/reporting.aspx, California Code of Civil ESPAOL; How to Homeschool in California. Jury Division A juror over the age of 70, may be excused from duty due to physical or mental reasons. As of August 16, 2004, legislation was signed concerning Juror Pay for Governmental Employees. The new law makes persons previously Please wear a mask or face covering, and dress appropriately. (916) 874-7775 anytime after 5:00 p.m. on the Friday before your standby service week begins for your However, you may still have to come in person to request a disqualification. Juror Qualifications They may not be allowed in the courtroom even if they are shut off. However, you may still have to come in person to request a disqualification. Do you have a comment or correction concerning this page? Business or casual dress is acceptable-jeans and t-shirts are okay. The Superior Court realizes prospective jurors may have been summoned at an inconvenient time and in most instances are willing to defer or postpone service to a more convenient time. A United States Citizen. If you find that you are not qualified to serve, submit a request to be disqualified by clicking Rule 2.1008 amended and renumbered effective January 1, 2007; adopted as rule 860 effective July 1, 1997. I'm 73 year of age, I was born in March 21 1949, I have Beginning January 1, 2020, certain individuals with criminal histories are eligible to serve as a juror. If you cannot understand English, follow the instructions on the summons or contact the jury office. Eating and chewing gum is not permitted. In California, individuals with a permanent health problem can be exempted from jury duty, but if you are 70 years or older, you dont need a doctors verification of the health problem. Recess for lunch between 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM. The selection process is done randomly and must stay that way. If your request is not allowed on JPortal, you may need to contact the jury services office for further assistance by emailing jury@alameda.courts.ca.gov or by calling the Jury Services Division at 510-891-6031. WebThis act states that individuals are legally qualified for service if they: are citizens of the United States; are at least 18 years of age; are residents of the county; and have a sufficient The court and its staff must employ all necessary and appropriate means to ensure that citizens fulfill this important civic responsibility. Jurors decide the outcome of a trial as a group, with each member making an important contribution. Follow the directions on your summons to request a postponement. During deliberations at the end of the trial, you will naturally discuss the case with other jurors in order to reach a verdict. We read every comment! Your employer must allow you time off to serve on a jury. We encourage the use of public transportation. 200 South "G" Street and payment to jurors, see the Jury Duty home page. There is no upper age limit for jurors at the state or federal level; courts only require that jurors be 18 years of age or older. Mileage is paid at $.34 per mile one way from your legal residence to the courthouse starting with the second day of service. You may not substitute someone else in your place for jury duty. <>>> People called for grand jury duty should contact the court that has summoned them with specific questions. However, local district courts may have their own policies and procedures that allow people over age 70 to request to be excused from jury duty, says the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. To request a postponement, click on the button below. The judge and court staff works to reduce the time prospective jurors spend waiting for assignment. If this happens, do not feel slighted or guess what is being said. By law employers are not required to compensate employees while they are on jury service. reside primarily in the judicial district for one year; be adequately proficient in English to satisfactorily complete the juror qualification form; have no disqualifying mental or physical condition; not currently be subject to felony charges punishable by imprisonment for more than one year; and, never have been convicted of a felony (unless civil rights have been legally restored). You do not need any special skills or legal knowledge to be a juror. Jurors are asked to dress appropriately for a courtroom. Your handbag, briefcase, backpack, and any containers may be x-rayed. The court will consider excusals for undue hardship for a limited number of serious circumstances. The law provides that jurors' names are selected at random from lists of resident state tax filers, the list of registered voters, and the Department of Motor Vehicles' list of licensed drivers and identification cardholders resident within the area served by the court. (Subd (c) amended effective January 1, 2007. Finally, any person who has been convicted of malfeasance in office and whose civil rights have not been restored may not serve on a jury. 720 9th Street Please use the Courts juror portal, JPORTAL, where you can register and complete a set of juror eligibility questions as well as complete the questionnaire. You will receive additional information when you report for service. Jurors are instructed to call for reporting instructions after 5:30pm on the evening prior to their report date. Your name will remain on the court's jury list for at least one year, and you may be called for jury duty at any time during that year. REFER to the instructions found on the summons. Jury Duty Age 70 CaliforniaYou may contact Jury Administration at 909-884-1858 or 1-866-402-JURY (5879). I have NOT been convicted of a felony, OR I have been convicted of a felony, but am currently SHORTS AND TANK TOPS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN COURTROOMS. Juror Parking: If you are driving, click the appropriate link of the location you were instructed to report for service. The amendment is to the prohibition relative to persons who have been convicted of a felony from being eligible and qualified to be a prospective trial juror. Consistent with the July 16, 2021 recommendation of the Alameda County Public Health Officer, all persons entering any court facility including for jury duty are required to wear a compliant face covering over their nose and mouth, regardless of their vaccination status. In California, your employer is not allowed to penalize you for missing work for jury duty. Each of the 94 federal district courts maintains its own jury procedures and policies regarding excuses from jury service. Such groups may include persons over age 70; persons who have, within the past two years, served on a federal jury; and persons who serve as volunteer fire fighters or members of a rescue squad or ambulance crew. Under no circumstances should you investigate the case on your own, either alone or with other jurors. For further assistance, please email jury@alameda.courts.ca.gov. Keep in mind that your initial jury duty summons is only for attending jury selection day, where it will be decided if you are to actually serve on a jury during the "Voir Dire" process. View the Court and Community Jury Brochure to get information and instructions for responding to your juror summons. New Law Offers Exemption from Jury Duty Based on Age I am NOT required to register as a sex offender pursuant to. We value your feedback! Jury Information - San Bernardino Superior Court All other face coverings including bandanas, gators, balaclavas, single layer masks and anything with a vent are not permitted. Do not talk to anyone about the case until you are discharged from the jury, not even the lawyers or the judge, except through the bailiff.
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