Serving on a jury in the heart of Silicon Valley can be an eye-opening experience, from tech-related trade secret cases to serious criminal justice matters. While inconvenient, it remains one of the most important civic duties. Plan ahead, be patient, and bring a good book.

A: You can defer to winter break or summer. Full-time students can postpone without penalty until school recess.

A: Yes – Santa Clara County has Spanish-language trials. Indicate “Spanish speaker” on your questionnaire.

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Serving on a jury in the heart of Silicon Valley can be an eye-opening experience, from tech-related trade secret cases to serious criminal justice matters. While inconvenient, it remains one of the most important civic duties. Plan ahead, be patient, and bring a good book.

A: You can defer to winter break or summer. Full-time students can postpone without penalty until school recess.

A: Yes – Santa Clara County has Spanish-language trials. Indicate “Spanish speaker” on your questionnaire.