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Discharge Of Jury In Miami-Dade
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Most jury trials last 3 - 7 days, but some may go longer. The trial judge will advise you of the length of the trial. If you are assigned to a case, you will be required to serve until the trial is completed. Generally, if you are not selected for a trial, your jury service will be completed in one day.
If you don't show up for jury duty, and you don't get a postponement or exemption, you can be fined $100 by the state, ing to court websites. You might also be held in contempt of court, which can lead to more serious punishments like community service and even jail time.
Answer: If you need to be excused or have your jury service postponed for any length of time, you must complete your questionnaire and mail it along with your written request for excusal immediately. The Court will review your request and you will receive a written response to your request for excuse.
Jury Service is generally for one day; however, you must serve until the end of the jury selection process. If you are selected for a trial, you must serve for the length of that trial.
However, if on your first day, you are selected on a trial, or in a selection process, you must serve until the end of the trial selection process or until the judge indicates that you are no longer needed. The average length of a jury trial in Miami-Dade County is three days.
Proper Attire Appropriate business attire is required. Please note: casual attire, including T-shirts, shorts, jeans or flip flops are not allowed.
Failing to show up for jury duty in Florida without a valid excuse can lead to fines, being held in contempt of court, community service, or even jail time. Florida law takes jury service seriously—ignoring your summons can result in both legal penalties and disruption to the justice system.
The first day of service is normally limited to jury selection. On occasion, jury selection will be made and the judge immediately will begin the trial. Generally, if selected for a trial, jurors will be released and told when to report back for trial and how many days the trial will last.
A person who is physically unable to sit for long periods because of pain may be excused. A person who needs to take frequent breaks for any reason may be excused. If a person is on any medications that will not allow him or her to concentrate or to comprehend the issues in the case, that person may be excused.
How may I be excused from jury services? Full-time federal, state or local law enforcement or investigative personnel. An expectant mother or a parent who is not employed full time and who has custody of a child under six years of age. A person 70 years of age or older shall be excused from jury service upon request.