If you were sent to a courtroom, you go through Voir Dire (lawyers asking you questions). This takes 3-4 hours. If you weren't called, you might be dismissed for the day.
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!
In San Jose, if they don't need you for a trial that starts late, they often release you early. Cheers erupt. The Verdict: Is it that bad? Honestly? No. jury duty san jose
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.
Check in at the window. Take a seat in the giant blue chairs. Watch the cheesy orientation video from 1999 that explains what a "voir dire" is. If you were sent to a courtroom, you
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.
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. Good luck, San Jose
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.