James Marsden
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Episode Guide
- 1. Voir Dire Apr 7, 2023
- Ronald Gladden arrives for jury selection, unaware that a fake court case has been created for him.
- 2. Opening Arguments Apr 7, 2023
- Ronald and other jurors move into their hotel and adjust to sequestered life.
- 3. Foreperson Apr 7, 2023
- The jurors' eccentric behavior presents a challenge for Ronald as their newly-appointed foreperson.
Jury Duty. Jurors serving the 46th District Court are obligated for one day or one trial, whichever is longer. This procedure was designed for the convenience of citizens called as jurors. Each week one jury panel is shared by the three judges of the 46th District Court: Hon. Cynthia M. Arvant, Hon. Shelia R. Johnson, and Hon. Debra Nance.
Jury service is for one day or one trial. When you appear if you are not selected for a trial, generally your jury service is completed that day. If you are selected, you will serve as a juror for the duration of that trial. The average length of a trial is 3-4 days.
Before you come to the courthouse for jury service, be sure to call the juror information line at 248-294-1063. A recorded announcement will tell you whether or not you need to report for jury service on a following day.
Michigan has a list of specific excuses that can be used to be exempt from reporting for jury duty, including excuses for military, elected official, student, breastfeeding, age, police, medical worker and firefighter.
Welcome to jury service in the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan. Our system of justice cannot function without you. Jury service is one of the most important privileges and duties of citizenship.
Each of the 94 federal district courts maintains its own jury procedures and policies regarding excuses from jury service. Contact the federal court where you were selected to ask about a temporary deferral or excusal from service.
Jury duty is the civil obligation of all citizens, and the process by which you may be called to serve on a jury varies by state. This site provides information on jury duty laws for all 50 states and some territories. We have jury pay, excuses, and even state laws regarding employer obligations.
