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Jury Duty

From summons to the courtroom, everything you need to know about the rights and responsibilities of jury duty.


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The jury plays a pivotal role in a court case. Its members are charged with making a fair and impartial decision based on the facts presented during the trial. If you should receive a jury summons...

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Being a juror presents citizens with the opportunity to take an active role in their government as well as help them experience firsthand how our court system works. Acting as a juror is an...

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Citizens selected to sit on a jury will hear either a criminal or civil case. In a criminal case, a defendant is charged with a violation of criminal law and has pled "not guilty." The jury then...

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If you receive a jury summons and report to the courthouse on the date and time indicated, there are a number of things you should know:

  1. You are protected against employer harassment...
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The U.S. and Illinois constitutions guarantee that every person charged with criminal or civil wrongdoing, with few exceptions, has the right to a trial by a jury of one's peers. The jury plays a...

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