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In San Jose, if they don't need you for a trial that starts late, they often release you early. Cheers erupt. The Verdict: Is it that bad? Honestly? No.
If you were sent to a courtroom, you go through Voir Dire (lawyers asking you questions). This takes 3-4 hours. If you weren't called, you might be dismissed for the day.
The waiting game. They will call names in groups (Group 1, Group 2, etc.) to go upstairs to actual courtrooms. If your name isn't called, you read your book.
It’s the envelope no one wants to see. The one with the official government return address and the words "Jury Duty" stamped on the front. If you’re reading this, you’ve likely been summoned to the Santa Clara County Superior Court in downtown San Jose.
You get at least 1.5 hours. Do not eat in the courthouse cafeteria. It is sad, overpriced, and smells like microwaved fish. Walk two blocks to San Pedro Square Market . Get a slice at Slice of Homage or tacos at Puesto . You deserve it.
The San Jose courthouse is modern, clean, and the staff (the bailiffs and clerks) are surprisingly friendly for people who deal with grumpy jurors all day. The worst part is the boredom. The best part is the people watching—you will see the full cross-section of San Jose, from CEOs in Patagonia vests to artists covered in paint.
The Jury Commissioner gives a speech. They will play a recorded line saying "Stay by your phone," but in San Jose, they actually prefer you to stay in the room.
In San Jose, if they don't need you for a trial that starts late, they often release you early. Cheers erupt. The Verdict: Is it that bad? Honestly? No.
If you were sent to a courtroom, you go through Voir Dire (lawyers asking you questions). This takes 3-4 hours. If you weren't called, you might be dismissed for the day.
The waiting game. They will call names in groups (Group 1, Group 2, etc.) to go upstairs to actual courtrooms. If your name isn't called, you read your book.
It’s the envelope no one wants to see. The one with the official government return address and the words "Jury Duty" stamped on the front. If you’re reading this, you’ve likely been summoned to the Santa Clara County Superior Court in downtown San Jose.
You get at least 1.5 hours. Do not eat in the courthouse cafeteria. It is sad, overpriced, and smells like microwaved fish. Walk two blocks to San Pedro Square Market . Get a slice at Slice of Homage or tacos at Puesto . You deserve it.
The San Jose courthouse is modern, clean, and the staff (the bailiffs and clerks) are surprisingly friendly for people who deal with grumpy jurors all day. The worst part is the boredom. The best part is the people watching—you will see the full cross-section of San Jose, from CEOs in Patagonia vests to artists covered in paint.
The Jury Commissioner gives a speech. They will play a recorded line saying "Stay by your phone," but in San Jose, they actually prefer you to stay in the room.