Order to Show Cause Hearings - Court Holds Order to Show Cause Hearings for Missing Jury Duty

On Oct. 20, the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County scheduled Order to Show Cause hearings for people who ignored their jury summons or responded but failed to appear. The citizens were placed under oath and asked to tell their side of the story to Judges Joseph Kreamer and Danielle Viola.

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Of the 33 notices sent out for the Order to Show Cause hearings, 30 individuals appeared.

The United States and Arizona State Constitution guarantee the right to trial by jury. All Maricopa County residents are obligated by state law to serve as a juror, unless excused. When a person receives a summons in the mail, they are asked to visit the Maricopa County eJuror System at https://superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/jury which allows jurors to qualify for jury service, ask for excuse/disqualification and postponements and get additional information about jury service. If summoned, jurors must call after the 5 p.m. the night before they are expected to report to verify if they are needed.

Jurors are a vital part of American democracy, and the justice system doesn’t work without their participation.

For more information on jury service, please visit: https://superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/jury



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