Important Reporting Instructions You can also call the Jury Information Line at (800) 998-9035. Select option #2 on the menu and follow the voice prompts. The Jury Assembly Room opens at AM on jury selection days.
Each juror is assigned a unique number called your "Juror Number". This number is used to identify the person addressing the Court and also when you submit a request for excuse.
In California, ignoring a summons for jury duty is criminal contempt of court under California Penal Code 166 PC. When the contempt is for ignoring a jury summons, a conviction would carry: up to 5 days in county jail, and/or. up to $1,500 in fines.
After 5 p.m. on the Friday before your summons date and every night during your summons week, check our Jury Reporting Instructions page or call (510) 879-3079 to receive reporting instructions.
You may be excused if you have a serious health problem. If you are sick or injured, you may postpone your service or request an excuse. If you are disabled, you may request a permanent medical excuse. Follow the directions on the summons for postponement or excuse.
Superior Court of Alameda County.
The Superior Court of Alameda County has jurisdiction over Alameda County. It hears cases ranging from traffic violations to murder. The trial court handles all criminal and civil cases within the county.
Acceptance of an offer: After one party makes an offer, it's up to the other party to accept it. If someone offers you $600 to walk their dogs, for example, you enter into a contractual agreement the moment you accept their offer in exchange for your services.
Contractual formalities are there to serve as a guide to the parties against any unforeseen circumstances that may lead to litigation. They serve to protect the parties upon concluding a legally binding contract and serve as proof if a dispute of facts arises from the contract.
How to draft a contract between two parties: A step-by-step checklist Know your parties. Agree on the terms. Set clear boundaries. Spell out the consequences. Specify how you will resolve disputes. Cover confidentiality. Check the legality of the contract. Open it up to negotiation.