Jury Duty

Harrison County provides compensation for jurors for their service. Currently, the rate for jury service is $15.00 per day or any portion thereof, as a prospective juror. If you are selected, the rate of compensation is $40.00 per day or any portion thereof. Mileage is paid at .36¢ cents per mile.

Dress appropriate for being in a courtroom. Business Attire is appropriate, as is casual business attire. Do not report in muscle shirts, cutoff shorts, wearing hats or in any attire that is distracting to court proceedings.

If you are selected for jury duty, the Court will provide all of your necessary meals at no cost to you. If you prefer to go to lunch on your own during a trial you will be responsible for your own meals. If you have special dietary needs, please advise the bailiff at your first opportunity.

Once the prospective jurors are seated, the Judge will provide you with an introduction of the proceedings.

You will be informed about the following:

• The Participants
• The nature of the case
• The applicable standard or burden of proof
• The presumption of innocence in a criminal trial
• The appropriate means by which jurors may address their private concerns to the judge
• The appropriate standard of juror conduct
• The anticipated course of proceedings during trial: and
• The rules regarding challenges