Jury Service General Information
Trial Duration
Trials are of varying length. Many trials are completed in 2-3 days. The trial Judge will advise you of probable trial duration and may excuse you from serving on a particular case if your service would amount to extreme hardship.
Term of Service
Your service will not exceed one trial during a 12-month period. In most cases jury trials are conducted from 8am to 5 p.m.. Monday through Friday. There are brief recesses during the day and you will have at least an hour for lunch if service in the court that goes all day.
Jury Fees
No daily or mileage fees are paid for the first day of service. After the first day fees will be paid at the rate of $15.00 per day and 34 cents per mile round trip from your residence to the courthouse.
Proof of Service
Certification of your appearance for Jury Duty is required by some employers and will be furnished upon request.
ADA & Special Assistance
Persons with disabilities requiring special assistance or accommodation for jury service, please contact the Jury Services Office before your appearance.
Phone: (209) 966-2005
Failure to Appear
Pursuant to CCP 209, any juror who fails to respond to a jury summons as directed may be found in contempt of court, punishable by fine, incarceration or both.
Security of Juror Information and Court Contacts
The Superior Court of California, County of Mariposa, has learned that persons representing themselves as court officials may be contacting prospective jurors and asking for personal information. Please be advised that official Court personnel do not initially request personal information from jurors by telephone.
Should you receive a telephone call from someone identifying themselves as a court employee and requesting personal information such as a social security number, date of birth, credit card numbers, etc. please contact the fraud unit at your local law enforcement agency. Please also contact our Jury Services Unit for the Superior Court of California, County of Mariposa at (209) 966-5603
Juror Mental Health and Wellness Support
Under California Assembly Bill 2985, jurors serving in certain cases now receive important mental-health and wellness information. Recognizing the emotional demands of jury service, the Judicial Council of California developed resources to help jurors:
- Identify signs of distress after exposure to trauma
- Use healthy coping and stress-relief techniques
- Find help and support when needed
The Mariposa County Superior Court will distribute this material Jury Mental Health and Wellness 2025 in accordance with AB 2985, ensuring jurors have access to wellness resources before leaving the courtroom. This law honors the vital service jurors provide and supports their mental well-being.
For more information please visit: https://courts.ca.gov/courts/jury-service/juror-mental-health-and-wellness