The purpose is to advise you of the criminal charges, set a trial date, and determine whether or not you qualify for a public defender. Trial. Persons requesting a jury trial will be required to appear on Misdemeanor Term Day.Misdemeanor cases are heard in bench trials without juries, while felony cases may be eligible for a jury trial. Cases that cannot be resolved through a plea agreement are set for trial. Who is entitled to a Jury Trial? Generally, any person charged with a criminal offense and many parties to a civil case have a right to a jury trial. In the circuit court, a misdemeanor jury trial will have seven jurors and a felony jury trial will have twelve (12) jurors. Contact the Circuit Court at 540 422-8100 and another questionnaire will be mailed to you. I am in the military, on active duty. The case will then be set for trial in the Circuit Court.