This is a Complaint pleading for use in litigation of the title matter. Adapt this form to comply with your facts and circumstances, and with your specific state law. Not recommended for use by non-attorneys.
This is a Complaint pleading for use in litigation of the title matter. Adapt this form to comply with your facts and circumstances, and with your specific state law. Not recommended for use by non-attorneys.
The constitution grants a defendant the right to a 'speedy trial'. Sometimes, the court system can be frustratingly slow when it comes to finishing up a case. A jury trial demand is simply a request that a date be set for a jury trial.
May I postpone my jury service to a more convenient time? Yes, you may postpone your service for up to six months from your reporting date. If you are seeking a postponement, please visit the online Juror Portal or you can call (619) 844-2800 to postpone over the phone if you are still eligible to postpone.
Typically, a plaintiff will make its demand in the complaint filed at the outset of the case, and a defendant usually will make its demand in an answer to the complaint. If either party asks for a jury, the trial will be by jury.
Any party may demand a trial by jury of any issue triable of right by a jury by (1) serving upon the other parties a demand therefor in writing at any time after the commencement of the action and not later than 10 days after the service of the last pleading directed to such issue, and (2) filing the demand as required ...
You must submit a written request to the Clerk of Courts. You will only be excused upon receipt of your written request and approval by the court.
Reasons for Being Excused from Jury Service Medical reasons. Public necessity. Undue hardship. Dependent care. Student Status. Military conflict. Other reason deemed sufficient by the court.
To request a transfer or postponement over the phone, please call (619) 844-2800 for recorded information and automated prompts available 24 hours a day, seven days a week; jury services staff can answer phone inquiries from a.m. to p.m., Monday through Thursday and a.m. to p.m. on Fridays.
To defer jury service you may either use the Juror Questionnaire Portal or automated phone system at 1-909-884-1858. You need your Juror ID number located on your jury summons.
At a defendant's arraignment, if they enter a "not guilty" plea, there will be several pretrial trial proceedings designed to resolve the case. If a plea bargain is not reached, then the case will proceed to trial.
JURIES CAN BE SYMPATHETIC Unlike an impartial judge, the panel of individuals on your jury could be swayed by emotion and personal experience. This may work in your favor. If you have been overcharged for the crime in question or are a sympathetic defendant, some jurors may be more likely to back you.