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Superior Court serve as the Jury Commissioner by providing the Superior Court
with a sufficient number of qualified jurors for both civil and criminal trials.
If summoned for jury service, you will serve as an officer of the court along with
the judges and lawyers. Your service as a juror is important and it is your duty
to do this honestly and conscientiously. Jury Duty is a fundamental duty of all
United States Citizens.
QUALIFICATIONS OF JUROR
 | Random selection from Motor Vehicle Dept. and Voter Registration. |
| Summons 4 to 8 weeks prior to service. |
| On-Call for up to 6 months. |
| Complete Questionnaire and return within 10 days of receipt. |
| Summons To Appear if questionnaire is not returned. |
| Eligibility is established by the Jury Commissioner. |
REPORTING/SELECTION OF JURORS
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3 to 5 days prior to reporting you will receive a call from
a bailiff. |
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Attendance is confirmed by staff. |
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If selected, you will sit on the jury until the end of
trial. |
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If not selected, you will be excused and not recalled. |
EMPLOYER VERIFICATION
| Once you are excused from service the Clerk's office will provide
documentation that you were summoned for your employer. |
TERM OF SERVICE
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As of April 1, 2003 Yuma County Superior Court will operate
on a One Day/One Trial jury system. |
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If selected you will be provided with the estimate length of
trial. |
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Selected jurors will serve for the term of that trial only. |
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Those not selected as trial jurors are dismissed by the
court and have completed their term of service. |
JURY PAYMENT
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Every juror received mileage. |
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All rates are set by law. |
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Mileage is from home to courthouse. |
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Selected jurors receive $12.00 / day served (jury fee and
mileage). |
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Checks are mailed at the completion of your service. |
GRAND JURY
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You will receive an Order To Appear for selection for Grand
Jury with a specific date and time to report. |
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You must fill out the questionnaire and return it. |
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Ineligible applicants will be notified prior to reporting. |
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If selected for Grand Jury, you will report every Wednesday
or Thursday
morning for approximately 4 months. |
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Mileage and Days of Service will be paid and mailed at the
end of term. |
Additional information can be obtained by stopping by the office
of the Clerk of the Superior Court, 168 S. 2nd Ave, Suite B, Yuma, Arizona or
calling (928) 329-2161 and ask for the Jury Clerk.
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CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT 
