In each county, the clerk of the court selects at random enough juror candidates from driver license lists to fill a jury.[1] If selected for jury duty, you will receive a notice in the mail. You must appear at the location indicated when notified or contact the clerk of the court if you have a…
You cannot lose your job because of your jury duty.[1] However, State law does not require employers to continue to pay wages to employees who are on jury duty.[2] There are some county ordinances (e.g., Broward County) that require some employers to pay some employees for their jury service. Check with your county government to…
Yes. In Florida state court, jurors who are not employed regularly or who do not continue to be paid their regular wages while serving as a juror are paid $15 per day for the first three days of jury service and $30 per day starting on the fourth day of jury service and each day…
The judge will excuse a governor, lieutenant governor, a cabinet officer, a full-time law enforcement officer, a clerk of the court, or a judge. A judge will also excuse a person who is involved in the case, who is physically incapacitated, or who is being prosecuted for any crime or has been convicted of certain…
No. More people are called than will be chosen as jurors. People may be excused from a jury by the judge or one of the attorneys for a variety of reasons. However, a prospective juror may not be struck from a jury for a discriminatory reason or for being a member of a protected class…
You must be at least 18, a citizen of the United States, a resident of Florida, and have a valid driver license or identification card issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles or an executed affidavit as prescribed in Section 40.011, Florida Statutes.[1] [1] § 40.01, Fla. Stat.