Is there anything I can do to make my jury service more comfortable, convenient and enjoyable?

Certainly. While efforts are made to reduce delay and avoid waiting time, you may have to wait a while at the courthouse before you find out whether you have been chosen to actually sit on a jury (the reasons why are explained in the next section). So bring a book, or some other quiet activity, or get to know your fellow jurors. Remember that as a juror, you are a vital part of the court system. Part of the job of many court employees, such as the bailiffs and the clerks, is to help make your jury service comfortable and convenient. Do not be afraid to ask them for help.

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1. Do I have to respond to the summons to jury service?
2. How long will I be in jury service?
3. How was I chosen for Jury Service?
4. How will I know what to expect and what to do during my jury service?
5. I have heard that sometimes jurors are not allowed to go home until after the trial is over. Will this happen to me?
6. Is there anything I can do to make my jury service more comfortable, convenient and enjoyable?
7. What about my Job?
8. What if an unexpected emergency keeps me from coming to the courthouse while I'm on a jury?
9. What if I can't perform jury service right now?
10. Will I be reimbursed for serving on a jury?