Orange County Superior Court - News Release: OCSC Celebrates Juror Appreciation Week May 11-15

Orange County Superior Court Celebrates Juror Appreciation Week May 11-15

Santa Ana, CA – The Orange County Superior Court will celebrate Juror Appreciation Week, May 11-15, to recognize the service and participation of jurors from our community.

Recognition for jurors during the second week in May was established by a special resolution passed by the California Legislature in 1998 to acknowledge the important contributions of citizens who devote their time and effort in “making the cherished right of trial by jury a reality.” Jurors in Orange County who report for jury service during the week of May 11-15 will receive a small memento from the court.

“During Jury Appreciation Week, we honor the unsung heroes of our justice system. This week is an important opportunity to reflect and recognize, with deep gratitude, the invaluable contributions that each juror has made to our judicial system," said Presiding Judge Sheila F. Hanson.

“We express our gratitude for the pivotal role that jurors play in the democracy of our country, jury service is the bedrock to our justice system,” she added.

If you are requested to appear in person during Jury Appreciation week, you can anticipate being greeted by court staff with a token of appreciation for your time, commitment, and support.

As a reminder, members of the public are randomly selected to serve as “call-in” prospective jurors. All prospective jurors are directed to call and listen to a prerecorded message starting on Friday after 5:00. p.m., to receive instructions on their service for the following business day. While some prospective jurors will be asked to continue to call for next-day morning reporting instructions after 5:00 p.m., others may be asked to call midday for possible afternoon reporting instructions regarding their service. The call-in requirement can last up to five business days.

For more information on jury service, visit www.occourts.org and click on “Jury Service,” or visit the Jury Service section of the California Courts website.

Click here to view the official news release.