Selected jurors are summoned on an "on- call" basis for a two-month period: (see District of Connecticut Jury Plan) Being on call does not mean you are to report every day for the two months. It means you will receive a summons with specific dates. The first month you are summoned begins your two-month period. If you are selected for a trial, you will be required to serve for the duration of the trial: but you will not be required to attend your second jury selection date. You will be informed during jury selection of the trial start date and reporting time. If you are not selected for a trial, you remain on call for the remainder of your two month service. Please call the night before your scheduled summons date and you will receive updated reporting instructions. You may be told to report, you may be rescheduled to your next scheduled date or you may be rescheduled to report on another date. At the end of the two months, your service with the federal court will be fulfilled. Service of less than two days with the state court does not excuse you for serving with the federal court.
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