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How are jurors chosen? Jurors’ are selected at random from voter and/or drivers license registration records. A juror questionnaire is mailed to all prospective jurors to assure the potential juror is qualified to serve as a juror. A juror can be considered eligible when at least 18 years of age, a United States citizen, a resident of King County and able to communicate in English.

In the event you are summoned, please call the court after 5:00 p.m. the evening before your scheduled service for a recorded juror message 206.973.4613. Occasionally, cases will settle before a scheduled jury trial and the recorded message will advise whether your appearance is necessary.

Why should anyone serve on a jury? The right to trial by a jury of our fellow citizens is one of our most important rights and is guaranteed by the Washington State and United States constitution. By serving on a jury, citizens are helping to preserve this freedom. A juror’s responsibility is to listen to all the evidence presented at the trial and to decide the facts - - that is, make decisions on legal issues that come up during the trial. Most of the SeaTac Municipal Court trials last one day and very rarely two days.

What kind of cases do SeaTac Municipal Court jurors hear? Jurors will hear testimony and see or hear evidence regarding misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor cases such as DUI, theft, assault, prostitution, driving while license suspended, etc. More serious felony cases such as robbery or homicide are handled in the Superior Court.

Are jurors paid? After jury service is completed, SeaTac Municipal Court will pay $20.00 per day for each day served.