Otherwise, the party waives a jury. If you would like a jury trial, you must file this Jury Request form.If you want a trial with a judge only. You must make the request right away. To be eligible for jury service, you must be a citizen of the United States; at least 18 years old; a resident of the county; not have a pending lawsuit. To get a jury trial, you must request it ASAP. If you're the Plaintiff, filing the suit, the Complaint you file must request one.