If the complaint, answer or other pleading includes a demand for a jury trial, the words "Demand for Jury Trial" shall be included in the title of the pleading. Most jury trials last between three to seven days, but some may go longer.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. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays for relief as hereinafter set forth. This packet provides important information regarding filing for a contempt action. A contempt action does not modify your Order. 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. We offer court reporting, record retrieval, legal translation and more! Read more; August 29, 2022. Customer: In San Diego county superior court procedure.