Wicomico County Circuit Court Jury Duty (2024)

FAQs

Can you wear jeans to jury duty Maryland? ›

What is the dress code for jury duty? Out of respect for the Court; please, do not wear jeans, t-shirts, shorts, gym clothes, tank tops or half shirts. If you have a job where uniforms are required, please do not wear the uniform for jury duty.

It is the duty of every citizen to participate in jury service. If you feel you have extenuating circ*mstances please submit a written request for excusal. All requests for excusal are to be submitted with your questionnaire within ten days of receipt.

Yes. If you do not appear for jury service at the date and time directed by the summons, you can be fined for up to $1,000, put in jail for up to 60 days, or both. If you do not complete jury service, you can be fined for up to $1,000, put in jail for up to 90 days, or both.

You will need to call 301-739-3440 or view Jury Announcement website EVERY night after 4:30 pm during your week of service to see if your service is still needed for the following day.

What do I do if I become ill on the day I am to report for jury duty? You should ask your physician to fax a medical excuse to the jury office at 410-996-1107. We must have documentation to show the Judge why you are unable to report.

How long is my jury term? The term for trial/petit jurors is one day OR multiple days if seated as a trial juror. Plan to be available all day. The average length of trial is 2 to 3 days; however some trials may last longer.

Prospective jurors for the federal court are chosen from a jury pool generated by a random selection of citizens' names from lists of registered voters from each county in the state of Maryland. This selection method helps to ensure that jurors represent a fair cross section of the community.

Even if you are legally qualified for jury service, you may be exempt - released from your obligation - if you are: At least 70 years old, and request exemption (you can write your request on your Juror Qualification form), A member of the United States Congress, or.

Each of the federal district courts has its own rules about jury service. Many federal courts offer excuses from service, on individual request, to designated groups, including people over age 70.

What happens if a jury is wrong? ›

The error may be on the basis of evidence that the jury should or should not have heard. In that case the judge may order a new trial that covers all or some of the issues.

Jury nullification occurs when jurors believe in the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt but exercise the jury's power to acquit. They might feel that the defendant doesn't deserve to be punished under unjust laws.

Jurors may submit a written request to be granted a one-time postponement or alternatively request a new date of service online at: https://www.mdcourts.gov/juryservice/jurorqualificationform. Jury Service is an important aspect of the rights, privileges and duties that we all enjoy as citizens.

The phrase "Voir Dire" literally means, "to speak the truth." In court, it refers to a process of determining whether a juror can serve fairly and impartially in a given case by asking the juror various questions.

If you have been summoned for jury duty by the U.S. District Court, this means you have been called to jury service in the federal court in Maryland at either the Baltimore or Greenbelt federal courthouse.