What kinds of cases will I be involved in?

The General Division of the Common Pleas Court hears cases that are criminal and civil in nature. Criminal cases in the Court of Common Pleas are on a felony-level and punishable by a sentence of six months or more in a state penal institution. Civil cases filed in this court involve civil disputes exclusive of probate or family law matters. Examples of civil cases include personal injury claims, medical malpractice, and contract disputes.

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1. What happens when I report for jury duty?
2. What if my employer requires me to turn in a statement that verifies my attendance to jury duty?
3. Do I have to respond to the jury summons?
4. What hours will I serve?
5. I've been called several times for jury duty and yet I know a lot of people who have never been called. Why?
6. I received a jury summons for the previous resident of my home. What should I do?
7. I got a jury summons for a deceased family member. What should I do?
8. What kinds of cases will I be involved in?
9. How did my name get selected for jury duty?
10. I meet the eligibility requirements for serving as a juror but am I really "qualified" to serve?
11. I got a jury summons in the mail. What do I do?
12. Can I volunteer for jury service or send someone in my place if I am unable serve?
13. Is it possible that I might report for jury duty but never get to sit on a jury?
14. I've heard that there's a lot of "hurry up and wait" involved with jury duty. What can I do while I'm waiting?
15. Will my family be able to contact me at the courthouse in the event of an emergency?
16. I got a jury summons for Franklin County and I no longer live in Franklin County. What do I do?