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Jury Duty
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- You must be a citizen of the United States.
- You must be eighteen years of age or older.
- You must read, speak, and understand the English language.
- You must reside within the Town of Berthoud.
- You have not served as a juror within the past 12 months and are not scheduled to serve as a juror within the next 12 months.
- You must not have a physical or mental disability that would prevent your ability to serve as a juror (Please note that reasonable accommodations must be made as a result of a physical disability to permit you to serve as a juror).
- You must not be solely responsible for the daily care of a permanently disabled person living in the same household.
How was I selected for jury service?
Jurors are selected at random from a list compiled from voter registration and utility billing records.
How do I find out if I need to report for jury duty?
To find out if you must report for jury duty, check your trial status on this web page or call (970) 344-5801 after 4:00 pm the day before the trial.
What can I do if I have a conflict for jury service?
You may complete a Request for Disqualification form. This form is attached to the jury summons you received in the mail. You may also email the Court Clerk at court@berthoud.org. Please provide any available documentation to support your request.
What can I do if I require assistance or accommodations for jury service?
If you need assistance or accommodations to serve as a juror, please contact the Court Clerk at (970) 344-5801 or via email at court@berthoud.org as soon as possible.
Can I lose my job if I serve as a juror?
No, you cannot. Colorado State law protects a juror's job.
Am I paid for jury service?
The court will pay persons summoned to jury duty a fee of $3.00 and will pay persons selected to serve on the jury a fee of $6.00.
If I am not selected for jury duty, may I stay and watch the trial?
Yes, court proceedings are open to the public.