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1. How will I be notified that I am in the jury pool?

The Court Clerk's office will mail you a Jury Summons, Jury Questionnaire, and Jury Information Sheet.  Please fill out the questionnaire and return it to the Court Clerk's office.  There will be a return envelope provided. 

2. How do I end up on the jury pool list?

The Wyoming Supreme Court creates a juror pool list from voter registration provided by the Wyoming Secretary of State’s office and driver’s license registration information provided by the Wyoming Department of Transportation. Annually, the WY Supreme Court provides a randomized list of names from those lists to each court in each county and municipality.

A name is only included on one jury list for each court in any given year, except for federal courts. 

Federal courts manage their jury pool independent of state and local courts.

3. How much advance notice am I given of a date to appear for a trial?

While we strive to notify you 10 days in advance of a trial date, you may receive more or less notice depending on the specific trial circumstances. 

4. When is the soonest I will be in the jury pool again?

Our understanding is that the Wyoming Supreme Court aims to eliminate jurors serving in the current year term from the following year's term, resuming their eligibility in the second year following the term they served.  For a variety of reasons, this may not be the case and a juror may appear again in the following year's jury pool.  Please contact us with any questions. 

Please note when someone has served on a jury during the year's term, they may choose to be excused from serving on any other jury during the remaining portion of the term. 

5. How do I request excusal from a trial date I am given?

You are required to submit a notarized affidavit stating your detailed reasons for excusal to the judge. An Affidavit for Excusal from Jury Duty form can be found on our website under "Jury Service". We must receive the signed original.  See also question #6 regarding medical conditions. The judge communicates the decision via an order excusing you or an order denying the request. 

6. How do I request excusal for a medical condition?

If you have a medical condition which precludes you from serving as a juror, you must submit a statement from your doctor on the doctor’s prescription pad or letterhead indicating your inability to serve. We do not need to know the type of condition or any medical information, only that you are unable to fulfill the requirements of jury service. The doctor’s note should be attached to your affidavit requesting excusal (see previous question).

7. What if I attend school full time out of Teton County?

You can request to be excused until the time you return for summer or winter break. Please see prior question on requesting excusal. 

8. Who do I notify if I change my address or phone number?

Call the Clerk of District Court office at 307-733-2533 or email codc_jury@tetoncountywy.gov 

9. How many trials are there in a year and how long do they typically last?

On average there are 4 to 6 trials in a year that typically last from 3 to 5 days each, however there are exceptions.  There can be more or less trials in any given year.  In addition, trials can be scheduled for multiple weeks.