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The Contra Costa Superior Court operates on a One Day/One Trial system. In order to minimize the number of jurors who must appear in person and avoid unnecessary inconvenience to the juror, the standby service process is used.
Please dress appropriately for the courtroom. Business or casual attire is suggested. Shorts and tank tops are not acceptable. Any juror not appropriately dressed will be excused to return the next court day in appropriate attire.
After orientation, jurors will be randomly called to the courtroom for jury selection. Generally, the court will be in session from about or am to pm. The court normally takes an hour for lunch and short breaks throughout the day.
The Superior Court of Contra Costa implemented its E-filing system in 2022. They selected Odyssey Case Manager from Tyler Technologies, a software solution in use by 29 of the 58 courts in the state.
You must inform the court that you are not able to serve. Requests to be excused must be in writing and submitted to the Office of the Jury Commissioner prior to the prospective juror's service date.
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.
What If A Juror Does Not Report as Instructed? Every resident of Contra Costa County who is qualified to serve must appear for jury service when summoned. Willful failure to appear is contempt of court. Contempt of court is punishable by fine or possible county jail time.
One of the following is possible: Warrant is issued for arrest. Bailiff/Sheriff will be sent to haul you straight away to the face the judge. Fined.