Otherwise, the party waives a jury. The purpose of this handbook is to acquaint trial jurors with the general nature and importance of their role as jurors.Upon reporting for service jurors can expect to serve for the duration of one trial. Jury selection in former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's trial stretches into its 2nd week, with court resuming Tuesday. There is also an added fee to demand a jury trial unless you qualify for a fee waiver. Jury selection will begin this week in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. Medical malpractice suits had the highest jury trial rate (5.9 percent), 277 jury trials out of 4,160 total dispositions. Owed a direct duty to the plaintiff under the circumstances is one for the court. WEINGLASS: Can you tell the Court and jury what is your present occupation? THE WITNESS: I am a cultural revolutionary.