Jury Duty


                                                                                                  Welcome to Jury Duty!

The court appreciates your willingness to serve in this vital role as a juror. It is a service only you and your fellow community members can provide. All of us at the court look forward to your serving and assisting you during your jury service. If you have questions or concerns about anything regarding your service please feel free to call the Clerk’s office at: (360) 276-8215 ext. 2222.

Since you are probably wondering what your jury service involves, below are answers to the most commonly asked questions.  


.How was I chosen?jury
 Your name was selected at random from a jury list of adult reservation residents, as certified by the Quinault Business Committee.

.How much is the compensation for jury service?
 The compensation for jury service is $15.00 a day and mileage reimbursed at the standard government rate.

.Where do I report?
 A sign in sheet will be located outside of the Clerk’s office.

.How long will I be at the courthouse?
 There can be some variation depending on the case you are serving on. Most trials take a full day and can potentially take up to two days.

.Where do I have lunch?
 You will be instructed not to talk about the case and excused for the lunch break.

.How do I get excused from jury duty?
 Please put your request in writing, separate from the jury questionnaire you received and turn it into the Clerk’s office. All requests to be excused are reviewed and are decided on by the Chief Judge.
 If you have health issues and wish to be permanently removed, please obtain a doctor’s note simply stating that they would like you to be “permanently removed due to health issues.”
 There is no need for divulging your medical records.