A local court may summon you for jury duty, which may include jury selection and serving as a juror in a trial. A person may unintentionally waive the right to demand a speedy trial if they are not careful.(J) Whether the case was tried with or without a jury;. There shall be no jury trials in the magistrate court. Either the state court or the superior court in the county will hear the appeal, and either party may request a jury trial. Trial Jury Selection for December 9-10. You must appear in the Municipal Court on your assigned court date and request the judge to transfer your case to State court. If you have been summoned for jury service, please click the Juror Questionnaire button below and fill out the questionnaire. State Court of DeKalb County Division A employees are not allowed to give legal advice or to help anyone fill out any forms or pleadings. ("In a case tried without a jury, the verdict of the trial judge is entitled to the same weight on appeal as a jury verdict."). Texas.