Note to Jurors Summoned to Report on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at the Eastern Jackson County Courthouse in Independence. 

            The Circuit Court of Jackson County has long recognized the importance of assuring that citizens summoned to report for Jury Service are also able to vote on Election Day.  It has consistently assured that citizens who were participating in the jury process, as either a prospective or actual juror on an election day, had the statutorily provided three hour block of time at either the start or end of the day while the polls were open during which they could vote. 

            Moreover, as provided by Missouri Statute, any prospective juror can request a six month postponement of their jury service for any reason unless they have received a postponement previously in the past six months.

            In addition, jurors who do report for service will have time to vote on Election Day before or after their service.  Juror report times are currently 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.   Jurors can expect to be in the courthouse for approximately three to four hours as the jury selection process has been modified due to health concerns regarding COVID-19.

            So, if you have been summoned for Election Day, please consider your options and take the steps that work best for you to fulfill both of your civic obligations.