Jury Commission Frequently Asked Questions
- Why do I have to do Jury Duty?
- How are names selected for jury service?
- I am 70, do I have to serve Jury Duty?
- How long do I have to serve?
- How often do I have to serve?
- Who is qualified to be a juror?
- Who can be excused or disqualified from serving jury duty?
- What if I don’t live in Shelby County?
- I have completed the questionnaire on-line. What’s next?
- If I chose a date on-line, do I need to appear for Jury Qualification as stated on my summons?
- Where do I report?
- Where do I park?
- Are we reimbursed for parking?
- What do I wear?
- Will there be long periods of waiting?
- How long will I be there?
- Can I bring my cell phone?
- Are we allowed to take electronics to the court house?
- Is there Wi-Fi available?
- How much do I get paid for serving Jury Duty?
- Does my employer have to pay me while I serve jury duty?
- Can I be fired from my job if I serve jury duty?
- What if I have an emergency?
- Can I bring my child and is there childcare available?
- What if there is inclement weather?
- How do I ask to be excused or disqualified from jury duty?
- What if I can’t appear for Jury Qualification?
- What happens if I can’t appear for my scheduled jury duty date?
- What if I do not serve?
- I’m on disability, should I be excused?
- I don't speak English, can I be excused?
- Will the Jury Commission ask me for financial information?
- Are there areas for nursing mothers to express, if required to serve jury duty?
- I have a hardship, can I be excused?
- How can I get proof of my jury service?
- I work in another state, can I be excused?
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