Jury Service - Frequently Asked Questions
Doctor
Appointments/Planned Vacations or Seminars — The Court realizes that from time to
time jurors need to request to be absence from jury service. These absences are generally for appointments with
a physician, scheduled vacation time, business obligations, etc. The Court will make every effort to accommodate
temporary absences during your term, but these absences DO NOT constitute a valid reason
for being excused for the entire term. A
request form was enclosed with your Jury Summons and additional forms may be obtained from
the Clerk of District Court Office.
Each request needs to be in writing, in
advance of notification to appear for a scheduled trial, and must be presented to:
Clerk of District Court
Johnson County Courthouse
76 N. Main Street, Room 201
Buffalo, WY 82834
Medical
Excusal -- If you are requesting a medical excuse, you must have a note from a doctor. The Court cannot call and verify your medical
condition with your doctor.
Notice
to Appear -- Jurors will be notified by mail about 7 to 10 days before a scheduled
Jury Trial. It is then your responsibility to
call the Jury telephone line for updates the night before the scheduled trial beginning
day. Often trials are settled or postponed
at the last minute and by calling 684-9295 the evening before your request appearance, you
may save yourself an unnecessary trip to the courthouse.
We will make every effort to keep you updated on the trial schedule on the
recorded message.
Formality
of the Court – Please observe the rules of etiquette in the Courtroom to maintain
the dignity and formality of the Court. No food or drinks allowed in the Courtroom. No
Smoking in the Courthouse. No Cell telephones in the Courtroom.
Dress
Code -- During the periods you are called to serve as a juror, we ask that you use
good judgment in attire (no shorts, no tank tops and you must wear shoes, etc.)
Emergency
– In case of an emergency while serving as a juror, your family may contact you
by call the Clerk of District Court’s office (684-7271) and we will deliver a message
to you. |
