Serving on a jury is one of the most important ways ordinary citizens can participate in our democracy and help ensure justice.

Here’s why it matters:

  • Protect Your Rights and the Rights of Others:
    The right to a fair trial by jury is guaranteed by the Constitution. By serving, you help protect this right—for yourself, your family, and your community.
  • Be a Voice for Your Community:
    Jurors bring diverse perspectives and life experiences that help the court make fair decisions.
  • Help Ensure Fairness:
    A trial’s outcome depends on impartial jurors who carefully consider the facts. Your participation helps prevent mistakes and unfairness.
  • It’s a Civic Duty:
    Just like voting, jury service is a responsibility of citizenship. It’s one of the few ways you directly influence the justice system.
  • Learn About the Legal System:
    Serving on a jury offers a unique opportunity to see how the law works firsthand.

Your service matters. By serving as a juror, you help uphold the rule of law and contribute to a fair society.