Below are a few frequently asked question (FAQ's) about Jury Duty in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. A demand, if not already provided, must be provided to the defendant(s) in advance of this conference so as to facilitate discussion at the conference.All parties are ordered to familiarize themselves with all aspects of this Standing Trial Order and Trial Procedures For. Trial. All you need is your 9-digit juror ID number that is printed on your summons. A jury is made up of 12 people who are chosen at random to hear the evidence and decide if the accused is guilty or not guilty. Jury service is one of the most important responsibilities that you will exercise as a citizen of your community and this Commonwealth. The defendant offered no defense. We get to the jury room and a few people don't want to convict due to a lack of physical evidence. In many federal civil cases, parties can choose between a bench trial or a jury trial. This means, if after serving one day and you are not involved in the jury selection process, your jury service will be complete.