To ask for a jury trial you fill out that section on the Request to Set Case for Trial - Unlawful Detainer form. To demand a jury trial in an unlawful detainer case, you generally need to file a specific court form along with your answer to the complaint.If you would like to ask for a jury trial, you may enter a short plain statement in your complaint, that states, "demand for jury trial. My Jury Duty Portal. If you were unable to serve the defendant you can request a new trial date to continue service efforts. If you are asking for a jury trial, be sure to write "Demand for Jury Trial" below the title. Form Number, Video, Date Revised, Form Name, Local. ADOPT-050, How to Adopt a Child in California. An SC-104 Proof of Service must be filled out and filed with the court to prove that the Defendant was served. The judge in a jury trial will not look favorably on a request to end early one day or extend time another day to accommodate witnesses' schedules.