陪审员的义务

The keystone of the justice system in the United States is the right to a trial by jury. This right is guaranteed by the United States Constitution and the Georgia Constitution. The right to a jury trial has a long history. It was part of the civil liberties granted by King John of England on June 15, 1215, and was recorded in the document known as Magna Carta. Trial by one’s peers was designed to prevent too much power being in the hands of the king.

Juries continue to be important to the justice system. Jurors determine the facts of the evidence in the case presented to them. Jury duty is an opportunity to serve the community. We in the court system will try to make your experience as pleasant as possible. In exchange, we hope that you will be fair, impartial and dedicated in completing your jury duty.

While 陪审员的义务 is mandatory, a prospective juror who has received a jury summons may apply to be excused from jury service by submitting a Juror Affidavit. Click here to download the Juror Affidavit Form. Forms should be submitted via mail to the office of the Clerk of 法院. 地址如下.

Please read all the following instructions before reporting.

  • 带上你的传票.
  • Please plan to arrive at least by 8:45 a.m. so that you can be in the Jury Assembly Room by 9:00 a.m. This room is located at the 桃县 Courthouse, 213 Persons St.他来自乔治亚州的谷堡.
  • Vending machines are available.
  • For emergency assistance call 478-825-5331  after 8:30 a.m.
  • By order of the 桃县 Sheriff’s Department, 铅笔刀之类的物品, 手电筒, 剪刀, sewing needles and any type of weapon are strictly prohibited and are not to be brought into the building.
  • Laptops, tablets, phones and pagers are not allowed..
  • 要求穿着得体. 短裤, 百慕大群岛, 破洞牛仔裤, 肌肉的衬衫, halter tops and bare midriff clothing are not acceptable Court attire.

If instructed to do so, call this number after 5:30 PM for recorded instructions for the next day.

电话:478-825-7413

陪审员的义务 – Jury Selection Criteria

  • Residency -- To serve as a juror for 桃县, you must reside in the county. If you no longer live in 桃县, please so state on the affidavit included in your summons, have it notarized and return it promptly to the Clerk’s Office.
  • Citizenship -- Tto serve as a juror for 桃县, you must be a citizen of the United States. 如果你不是公民, please so state on the affidavit included in your summons, have it notarized and return it promptly to the Clerk’s Office.
  • Age -- If you are 70 years of age or older and do not wish to serve, please so state on the affidavit included in your summons, have it notarized and return it promptly to the Clerk’s Office.
  • Medical/Physical -- If you are claiming a medical and /or physical problem, a medical excuse must be provided to the Clerk’s Office. For minor or temporary problems, you may ask to be deferred to a later date. 无论哪种情况, you must state the request on your affidavit, have it notarized and return it promptly to the clerk’s Office.
  • Full time students -- If you are a full-time student, and your school is in session during the week you are called for ,click here to download the Juror Affidavit Form., have it notarized and return it promptly to the Clerk’s Office.
  • Children Under the Age of 6 -- If you normally stay home during the day with a child 6 years old or younger, click here to download the Juror Affidavit Form, have it notarized and return it promptly to the Clerk’s Office.
  • Home Schooling -- If you home school your children, click here to download the Juror Affidavit Form., have it notarized and return it promptly to the Clerk’s Office.
  • Active Duty Military --If you are currently on active duty military, click here to download the Juror Affidavit Form., have it notarized and return it promptly to the Clerk’s Office.
  • If you cannot download the affidavit, call our office and we will mail a copy to you.

Further information regarding Jury Service can be found in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, beginning with Section 15-12-1.

联系信息

Office of 高等法院 Clerk
人物街213号
Fort Valley, GA 31030

电话:478.825.5331
传真:478.825.8662

Thank you for your public service.

If you have questions, please view our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section before contacting the 高等法院 Clerk’s office at 478-825-5331.