Jurors are Appreciated! Visit www.courtinfo.ca.gov/jury to learn: • How California courts have made
jury service better • How the model juror summons is
helping to standardize the way jurors are summoned statewide
“Jury service lies at the heart of our American judicial system.”
• The latest jury news and trends • Where to find dozens of helpful
resources
—Chief Justice Ronald M. George
Jury service is mo re manageable than ever for Califor nia employers. You r court uses a one-day or one-trial term of service. The one-day or one-trial system reco that everyone’s gnizes time is valuable. And, because it’s easier to understand, it actually helps you plan for your employee’s absence during jury serv ice.
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it ’s bet ter . These brochures about jury service help courts communicate it ’s the law . It’s different. with the public.
Court and Community
Everything you need to know about serving as a juror v ic e er Ju r y S
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J u ry H andb
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One-Day or One-Trial—It’s Better for Business
Information for employers about California’s innovative jury system
Jury Handbook
What jurors can expect to happen during a trial
For more information or to order brochures, contact the AOC Jury Improvement Program at 415-865-8036 or visit the Jury Improvement section on Serranus:
http://serranus.courtinfo.ca.gov/programs/jury
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