Note!
There is currently a phone scam in our area claiming warrants have been issued for missed jury service. Law enforcement and court staff will NEVER call you to request money to settle a warrant. Law enforcement and court staff will NEVER call you asking for your social security number or other personal information. These scammers are using names of local judges and sheriff personnel in order to steal from people. If you receive one of these calls, please report it immediately to your local sheriff's office.
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Check-In
Upon arrival, please check in with the marshal.
A written work excuse can be provided by the marshal upon request.
After all jurors have checked in, you will receive a badge with a number. Please wear the badge until your jury service has ended for the day. Since names are often similar and are frequently mispronounced, you may be called by your badge number while in the jury assembly room. The badge also identifies you as a juror to other people and may keep them from unknowingly discussing a case in your presence.
Voir Dire (Jury Selection Process)
At around 9:00 a.m., the panel will line up and will be escorted to the courtroom by a marshal. The selection process can take twenty minutes to several hours. It is during voir dire that you will be given an opportunity to inform the court of any conflicts you may have with jury service. After voir dire has concluded, the panel will return to the assembly room to await selection. The selected jurors will then return to the courtroom. The remaining panel members should wait until excused by a marshal.
Telephones
A telephone is available in the jury assembly room for local calls only. Dial "9" for an outside line. Please make calls as brief as possible. If you are selected as a juror, you will be given an opportunity to provide notification to family and/or employer at a convenient time during the proceedings.
Restrooms
Restrooms are available in the jury assembly room and deliberation room.
Meals/Breaks
Jurors will be given adequate time for meals. In addition to meal times, the court will periodically recess throughout the day.
Illness/Emergency
Should an illness or emergency arise, immediately inform the marshal. While serving as a juror, you may receive emergency telephone calls at the following numbers.
- Boone County (573) 886-4499
- Callaway County (573) 642-0780
Smoking Policy
Smoking is prohibited inside the building.
Note Taking
If selected as a juror to hear the case, you will be provided additional instructions.
Reading Material
Only a very limited supply of reading material is provided, because the subject matter of reading materials might be considered to be prejudicial to the case at hand. If you have brought any reading material with you that you think might in some way be inappropriate, please bring it to the attention of a court marshal.
Compensation & Mileage
You will be paid $6.00 per day for each day that you are required to appear for jury duty. Jurors selected to hear a case receive $21.00 per day. You will be reimbursed for round-trip mileage based on your zip code at the rate authorized by your county.You will receive payment after your term of service is complete.
Assistive Listening Devices
Assistive listening devices for persons with a hearing impairment are available upon request. Please let the marshal know if you need assistance.
