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In most instances, the selection process for several panels will take only a half-day; the majority of trials last only one-three days. Judges will often release jurors who have served on more than a couple of jury panels.

Notwithstanding Title 17-A, section 4-A, a prospective juror who fails to show good cause for noncompliance with the summons is guilty of contempt and upon conviction may be punished by a fine of not more than $100 and by imprisonment for not more than 3 days, or by both.

Trial length depends on how complex the issues are and how long jurors spend in deliberations. Most trials last 3-7 days, but some may go longer. The judge knows approximately how long the trial will take and he or she will give you an idea when your group is called for jury selection.

In most instances, the selection process for several panels will take only a half-day; the majority of trials last only one-three days. Judges will often release jurors who have served on more than a couple of jury panels. For most, jury service consists of only one day of jury selection.

A traverse jury is a group of people chosen by the law to decide if someone is guilty or not guilty in a specific case. They listen to the evidence presented in court and then make a decision. This is also called a petit jury or trial jury.

Small claims court provides a speedy and inexpensive way to resolve disputes when the plaintiff 's claim is $6,000 or less. Cases are heard and decided in Maine District Court by a judge without a jury.

Lawsuits, or cases, in small claims court are for amounts up to $10,000. Because the cases are for smaller amounts, filing in small claims court can be less expensive and less complicated. Often, no attorney is needed to start a case or resolve an issue.

It's possible that you will never collect anything. In deciding whether to file a small claims case, remember that you may not appeal. By choosing small claims court to resolve your dispute, you give up the right to have a different judge re-hear the case. So if you should lose, that's the end of the case for you.

The clerk of every Superior Court keeps a list of potential jurors (Juror Source List) for every county in Maine. The Juror Source List is compiled from a list of all licensed drivers and individuals who have been issued a State of Maine identification card, supplied by the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles.