How long do trials last? How long will I be there?

The judges try to seat their juries in the morning, therefore, if you are not seated on a case, you are normally released in the early afternoon. If you are a juror on a particular trial, you should plan on being at the courthouse until about 5 p.m.

The average trial length is one day in District Court, one day in Probate Court and three days in Circuit Court. Occasionally a case will last longer. The judge will inform you of the expected length of the case during jury selection.

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1. How do I know when to report for jury duty?
2. What if I have an emergency or require a postponement?
3. How long do trials last? How long will I be there?
4. What should I wear?
5. Where should I park?
6. Can I bring my laptop, pager or cell phone with me?
7. Can I bring food with me?
8. What else should I bring?
9. How am I compensated for my service?
10. What if my group is never called in during the month?