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Jury Duty
answering the call for jury service
Safe juries for kansas
Juror's Rights & Responsibilities
For more information, visit the Juror Rights page on the Kansas Bar Association website.
Juror's Rights & Responsibilities Brochure
common questions about jury service
I've received a jury summons, now what?
You must complete the paperwork and return to the Clerk of the District Court before the due date listed in your Jury Summons letter.
How was I chosen?
Jurors are chosen at random from current lists of persons age 18 and older, living in one of the 15th Judicial District counties, who are either registered voters or who have driver’s licenses. Some people are chosen several times during their lifetime; others are never chosen. So long as you are either a registered voter or have a driver’s license, you have the same chance of being chosen as anyone else who meets those criteria.
What are the requirements that I must meet to qualify for jury service?
You must be at least 18 years of age, a United States Citizen and a resident of the county you received the summons from. You are excluded from jury service if you have been convicted, pleaded guilty, or pleaded nolo contendere to a felony within the preceding 10 years. You are also excluded if you are under a present adjudication of incompetency by the court. If you have received a jury summons but do not qualify for jury service, please contact your local Clerk of the District Court
How can I be excused from jury service?
Generally, to be excused from jury service for anything other than health reasons, you must appear in person and speak to the judge on the date you are summoned. Failure to honor the jury summons may subject you to a fine for contempt of court. If the scheduling of your jury service is the problem, you may reschedule your jury service ONE time only by contacting your local Clerk of the District Court.
What is the pay for jury service and how is it set?
The rate of reimbursement is set by the Board of County Commissioners. Your Clerk of the District Court will be able to tell you the rate for your county.
Does my employer have to pay me?
No, there is no Kansas law requiring employers to pay their employee while serving on a jury.
Can I be fired if I don't show up for work when I've been summoned for jury service?
No, Kansas law provides that no employer may fire or threaten to fire any permanent employee on account of the employee's jury service or scheduled attendance in connection with jury service (K.S.A. 43-173).
County Specific Information
For information on county-specific information, including status of jury trials, where to report, etc., please visit the appropriate county's Jury Duty Information link below. Coming soon!
Cheyenne County District Court (St. Francis)
Logan County District Court (Oakley)
Rawlins County District Court (Atwood)
Sheridan County District Court (Hoxie)
Sherman County District Court (Goodland)
Thomas County District Court (Colby)
Wallace County District Court (Sharon Springs)