Any person charged with a criminal offense or any party to a civil case has a right to a jury trial. The judges trying jury cases assist the Presiding Judge with nonjury matters from to and resume their jury trials at .It protects the right for citizens to have a jury trial in federal courts with civil cases where the claim exceeds a certain dollar value. View your Jury Duty Status and Reporting Instructions online. You can also call either 1-888-587-9329 or 1-210-472-4912 for the same information. If you do decide to file a lawsuit in justice court, information on how to do so can be found in this guide. Learn more about the trial process and the rules of the court. View plea options that can be submitted for court cases. The Court ruled that the Seventh Amendment requires a jury to determine whether an entity is liable for civil penalties under the Clean Water Act. Article VI of the Charter of the City of San Antonio, Texas as amended now or hereafter.