Jury Duty

  1. Criteria
  2. Expectations
  3. Reporting for Jury Duty

Juror Disqualification Criteria

An individual fitting any 1 of the following categories is disqualified from serving as a Municipal Court juror:

  • You are a convicted felon
  • You are not a resident of the Town of Summerville
  • You are not a U.S. citizen
  • You cannot read, write, speak, or understand English
  • You have less than a 6th grade education
  • You have a mental/physical condition that prevents you from serving
  • You have served on a Summerville Municipal Court jury within the same calendar year
  • You work in a court capacity

Juror Exempt Criteria

An individual fitting any 1 of the following categories is exempt from serving as a Municipal Court juror:

  • An affidavit (notarized statement) must be submitted attesting to the above statements.
  • You are 65 years or older and wish to be excused
  • You are the primary caregiver of a disabled person or person 65 years or older who cannot care for themselves
  • You have legal custody and duty of care of a child under the age of 7
  • You served on a Summerville Municipal Court jury during the previous year

Juror Transfer Criteria

An individual will be transferred to a future jury trial session if she/he is a student or school employee.

An affidavit (notarized statement) must be submitted attesting to the above statements.