Jury Duty

Pendleton Municipal Court holds jury trials for misdemeanor cases.

• Jurors are selected based on a random list of registered voters provided to us by the Umatilla County Elections Department. 
• You are required to return the juror questionnaire form.
• If you ignore the summons, you may be held in contempt of court.  If you receive a summons and cannot serve, you must be excused by the Judge.

Payment of Jurors

Any juror who appears will be paid $10.

Employers and Jury Service

• An employer may not discharge, threaten to discharge or coerce you not to serve.  Action may be taken against any employer who violates laws pertaining to jury service.
• Your employer’s personnel policies will determine whether or not you are paid by your employer.  There is no statutory requirement that an employer pay wages during jury service.

Requests to be Excused from Jury Service

• Any request must be made in writing.
• If you have been convicted of a felony in the past 15 years, you are not eligible to serve.
• If you do not reside within the city limits of Pendleton, you are not eligible to serve.
• For all medical excuses-please submit a letter from your physician requesting to be excused.  DO NOT include privileged medical information or details regarding your diagnosis.
• Any one age 70 or older may request to be excused.
• Active military members may request to be excused.
• College students attending school outside of the area may request to be excused.