What kind of case will I hear?

Municipal courts preside over criminal fine-only misdemeanor cases that arise under state or municipal ordinance.

Criminal Case

A criminal case results when a person is accused of committing a crime. You, as a juror, must decide whether the person is presumed innocent; and the state, represented in municipal court by the city attorney or deputy city attorney, must prove guilty "beyond a reasonable doubt."

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1. Why is jury service important?
2. What is my duty as a juror?
3. How was I selected?
4. Am I eligible?
5. Who can be excused from jury service?
6. What kind of case will I hear?
7. Must my employer pay me while I am on jury duty?
8. Who can have a jury trial?
9. Are there rules about jury conduct?
10. How is a juror selected for a particular case?
11. What is voir dire or questioning of the jury panel?
12. What if I have a special need or emergency?
13. What are the order of events of a trial?