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Jurors are expected to dress in a manner reflective of the formality of the court proceedings. Business casual attire is acceptable, clothing such as tank or halter tops, shorts, t-shirts, blue jeans or sweat pants is not appropriate to wear while you are sitting as a juror.

A disruptive item includes, but is not limited to, the following: a radio, boom box, portable television, compact disc player/recorder, cassette player/recorder. If you have any questions regarding what to bring, please contact Jury Administration. Laptops are allowed.

A party must persuade you, by the evidence presented in court, that what he or she is required to prove is more likely to be true than not true. This is referred to as "the burden of proof."

Beyond a reasonable doubt in criminal law. clear and convincing evidence in fraud in will disputes. preponderance of the evidence in most civil cases. probable cause in the acquisition of a warrant or arrest proceeding.

To prove an element by a preponderance of the evidence simply means to prove that something is more likely than not. In other words, in light of the evidence and the law, do you believe that each element of his/her claim/counterclaim is more likely true than not?

A prospective juror may be excused if he/she: Has a physical or mental disability that would prevent him/her from serving. Must provide actual and necessary care for another and alternate arrangements are not feasible. Is unable to read or understand the English language. Over 75 years of age.

(b) re fine of juror or talesman failing to appear, increasing fine to $90 and making provisions of Subsec.

A person is disqualified from jury service if he: has a quality (but not deafness or hearing impairment) that the judge finds impairs his capacity to serve as a juror; had a felony conviction in the past seven years, is a defendant in a pending felony case, or is in the custody of the correction commissioner;

(c) The Jury Administrator shall have the authority to establish and maintain a list of persons to be excluded from the summoning process, which shall consist of (1) persons who are disqualified from serving on jury duty on a permanent basis due to a disability for which a licensed physician, a physician assistant or ...