What do u do in Jury duty? is there some kind of testing or interview that I need to go through before serving

Answer 1

First of all the other three who answered this question have the wrong idea.

Usually you receive a letter from the Clerk of the District Court who sends you a form to fill out which puts your name into a jury pool.

If your name is drawn, then you receive notice that you have been selected to appear for jury duty.

However, nine times out of 12 the case is settled out of court and you will be released and not called upon again for the remainder of the year.

If you do have to sit for jury duty you will be queired as to whether or not you can keep an open mind about the case, if you have read any newspaper reports about the case which could cloud your judgement, and then if you have any preconcieved idea the accused is guilty.

Here is the important fact about the United States Judicial System. A man is always presumed innocent until the prosecution has proved him guilty.

The defendant never has to prove his innocence but it must be prooven beyond a shadow of doubt whether or not the accused committed the crime.

Answer 2

Jury duty, IMX, is mostly just waiting around. Chances are, your name will never be called, and you'll go home without being selected. If you are called as a prospective juror, there'll be a few questions, but nothing like an interview, and not test.

Answer 3

Well, if you do get interviewed... tell them that automatically you think the guy has done something, otherwise, he wouldnt have been arrested, or whatever...

My theory is guilty until proven innocent...
And Defense attorneys dont want you to be like that... therefore, they will strike you, and you might not have to serve jury duty...

Answer 4

You'll be asked some questions but they are just your opinion on things and if you know anything about the trial you might serve on.