Misdemeanor cases - in which a jury consists of a six person panel, and up to two alternates. If you fail to appear, the trial can be held in your absence.For felony charges, there must be twelve jurors and up to 6 alternates chosen . Please call the toll-free automated jury information system at 1-866-851-8154 for up-to-date information on your request 5 days prior to your reporting date. Convicted felons are usually ineligible to serve on juries. If you miss just call the county clerk's office and tell them. If you forgot, your human. If you plead not guilty, the judge asks if you want a court trial or a jury trial. In a court trial, the judge hears the evidence and decides if you are guilty. This pamphlet is designed to answer some of the more commonly asked questions about jury duty and explain the events that will occur during your service.