Business Minute: Jury Duty

Every year, over half a million residents are selected for jury duty. While most are familiar with state jury duty, many in Connecticut can instead be selected for federal jury duty.
Ronnie Vermette, jury administrator, U.S. District Court-Connecticut, discusses what potential jurors need to know, and three recent federal jurors discuss what surprised them most about federal jury service.

Civic Duty

State and Federal Jury Service

Petit and Grand Juries

Compensation

Employer Impact

Time Away From Work

Federal Juror Experience

Teamwork

Interaction with Court Staff

Encouraging Others