How often will I have to serve?

Dickinson, Marion and Morris Counties:

Dickinson, Marion and Morris County District Courts will not require you to serve as a juror more than once in a 12-month period. However, you may be summoned to appear up to 3 times in a 12-month period if the trial you are summoned for is canceled.

Geary County:

If you are chosen to serve on a jury panel as one of the 12 jurors, the Geary County District will not require you to serve again in a 12-month period.

If the trial you were summoned to appear was canceled or if you were not chosen to serve as one of the 12 jurors, you may be summoned to appear up to 4 times in a 4-month period and will then be excused for 12 months.

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1. How did I get selected to be a juror?
2. What if I am not a county resident?
3. What are the legal qualifications for jury service?
4. Do I get paid?
5. What if I have a disability?
6. What age disqualifies me as a juror?
7. How often will I have to serve?
8. Are parents with children at home excused from jury service?
9. Are college students required to serve?
10. What about missing work?
11. Can I obtain a jury service verification letter for my employer?
12. What happens if I have been summoned for jury duty but I decide not to report for service?
13. What if the summons is incorrect or the person is deceased?