Topic: Judicature Law
Jury duty: When the court calls
On Wednesday, Jan. 10, exactly 111 men and women between the ages of 18 and 69 began an experience they will remember the rest of their lives.
Juror pay and employer obligations
While court officials and civic-minded individuals may emphasize the “duty” and “service” aspects of participation on a jury, there’s no question that fulfilling the requirements can have repercussions on an individual’s employment.
What if they run out of jurors?
The Judicature Law contains a contingency provision – that today is rarely if ever exercised – in case, for any reason, the number of available jurors is fewer than what is required for a trial.
