(b) Demand for Jury. Disclaimer: This manual is intended to assist an individual wishing to file a civil action without an attorney (Pro Se) in the United States District Court,.Rule 38 preserves the right to a jury trial in civil cases, requiring a specific demand within 14 days after the last pleading directed to the issue. (c) Specifying Issues. A party requesting a jury shall pay to the court a fee which shall be the same as that for a jury in district court. Properly files the written demand under FRCP 5(d). Parties may make the jury trial demand separately or include it in a pleading (FRCP 38(b)). If the defendant demands a jury trial, you must file a formal complaint within 20 days after the court sends you notice to do so. Right to a Jury Trial_ Demand. The Pierce County Superior Court Juror Pay Pilot began on October 14, 2024.