Juror Status - via Web
Check your Juror Status on-line - you'll need your Juror Badge Number and Juror Pin Number.
Juror Status - via Phone
24-Hour Juror Status through the automated system - you'll need your Badge Number and Pin Number:
For Information on Jury Qualifications, Failure to Appear, Postponement, ADA accommodations, Excusals, and Work Certificate.
Instructions if you have been summoned for Jury Duty such as Jury Pay, Dress Code, Court Security, WiFi Accomodations, Directions and Parking.
Information about serving as a juror.
Information for employers regarding Jury Service
Information for employers regarding Jury Service
Information on how to protect yourself from identity theft.
The right to a trial by
jury is the privilege of every person in the United States, whether
citizen or not. Both the United States and California Constitutions
guarantee this cherished right. You have been summoned to render an
important service as a juror. You have enjoyed the privileges of
citizenship and the protection of your liberties and property through our
system of self-government. Now, for a short time, you will serve as a
juror, an officer of the court, along with the lawyers and the judges. As
a juror, you are an important member of the judicial system of Kings
County and California.
The selection and management of jurors is governed
by the California Code of Civil Procedure. Jurors’ names are selected at
random from lists of registered voters and persons who have valid
California driver's licenses or identifications cards issued by the
Department of Motor Vehicles. The two lists are combined to create one
Master Jury List. Approximately one thousand (1000) prospective jurors each week are
randomly selected from the master list to receive a summons. The
summonses are mailed approximately ten days prior to the service date.
The summons contains information and instructions on how to have jury
service postponed; how to request to be excused from jury service; or how
to notify the court of disqualification from jury service.
To qualify as a juror in the State of California, you must be a citizen of the United States, over the age of 18, and a resident of the county in which you are summoned. If you do not meet these qualifications refer to the Part Two Affidavit section of the Jury Summons and mark the appropriate box. Then return the Juror Affidavit in Person or mail the Part Two Affidavit to the Jury Commissioner’s Office. The Juror Affidavit is a court document and providing false information is a crime punishable by imprisonment, fine or both.
If you feel you are not qualified to serve as a juror pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure 203, answer Part Two of the summons marking the appropriate reason for the disqualification. After completion, return the request in person, by mail or fax to the Jury Office. The Jury Office must receive your request at least five working days prior to your scheduled service. The jury fax number is 559-585-3262. Contact the Jury Office at 559-582-1010 ext. 5041 to confirm the status of your request; otherwise you must appear on the day you have been summoned.
Every resident of Kings County who is qualified to
serve and who does not have a legal hardship or excuse must appear for
jury service when summoned. Willful failure to appear is contempt of
court and punishable by a fine of up to $1000.00 and/or five days in the
county jail.
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