You are required to check the reporting instructions for a maximum of five (5) days or until instructed that your service is complete without having to report. In California, there are two main sets of civil jury instructions: CACI and BAJI.These are used to tell the jurors what law to apply to their case. Once you get a summons, you'll have to fill out a questionnaire. This asks for basic info like your address and occupation. Bring your own water and snacks. This guide contains forms and instructions for propounding (writing and sending) Requests for Admissions to your opponent in a California civil case. The form is used to obtain information about you so that we can objectively determine whether you are qualified to serve as a juror in the court. A juror qualification form is enclosed with the jury summons. If the summons is from a state (not federal) court you are not permitted to serve.