Duty San Jose - Jury

Good luck, San Jose. Don't forget to have your employer sign that proof of service slip. Have you served at the San Jose courthouse recently? Drop a comment below about your experience—or your favorite lunch spot near the courthouse!

The waiting game. They will call names in groups (Group 1, Group 2, etc.) to go upstairs to actual courtrooms. If your name isn't called, you read your book. jury duty san jose

If you get picked for a trial, lean into it. It’s fascinating to see how the legal system actually works. Good luck, San Jose

You get at least 1.5 hours. Do not eat in the courthouse cafeteria. It is sad, overpriced, and smells like microwaved fish. Walk two blocks to San Pedro Square Market . Get a slice at Slice of Homage or tacos at Puesto . You deserve it. Drop a comment below about your experience—or your

The San Jose courthouse is modern, clean, and the staff (the bailiffs and clerks) are surprisingly friendly for people who deal with grumpy jurors all day. The worst part is the boredom. The best part is the people watching—you will see the full cross-section of San Jose, from CEOs in Patagonia vests to artists covered in paint.

The Jury Commissioner gives a speech. They will play a recorded line saying "Stay by your phone," but in San Jose, they actually prefer you to stay in the room.