Disclaimer

Selection of Jurors

The basic requirements for jury service are being a U. S. Citizen, legal residency within Dekalb County and at least 18 years of age. Dekalb residents who wish to voluntarily submit affidavits offering their names for possible use in compiling jury lists will be included. Please call (404) 371-2022 for information.

Oath of Jurors O.C.G.A. 15-12-138

"You shall well and truly try each case submitted to you during the present term and a true verdict give, according to the law as given you in charge and the opinion you entertain of the evidence produced to you, to the best of your skill and knowledge, without favor or affection to either party, provided you are not discharged from the consideration of the case submitted. So help you God."

Jury Expense Reimbursement

Jurors are paid expenses per day of attendance. An expense check will be mailed to jurors at the end of their service. Jurors are currently paid $15.00 for the first day of service and $25.00 for each additional day.

Exemptions

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Permanently mentally or physically disabled persons shall be permanently excused upon presentation of a doctor's affidavit. See attached affidavit.

Persons seventy (70) years of age or older shall be permanently excused upon request and presentation of an appropriate affidavit. See attached affidavit.

Disqualifications

Persons who are no longer a legal resident of Dekalb County.

Persons who have been convicted of a felony, and whose civil rights have not been restored.

Persons who do not understand and/or speak the English language.

Persons who are not a United States citizen.

Grand Jury

Selection of Grand Jurors

In Dekalb County, Grand Jurors are randomly selected by computer. Summons are sent out by mail approximately one month in advance of the appearance date. The Grand Jury consists of not less than 16 nor more than 23 Dekalb County citizens. Three alternates may be sworn and substitute for regular Grand Jurors.

Qualifications

All citizens of Dekalb County, 18 years of age or older who are not incompetent because of mental illness or mental retardation, who have resided in the county for six months proceeding the time of service, and who are the most experienced, upright, and intelligent persons are qualified and liable to serve as Grand Jurors.

Grand Juror Pay

Grand Jurors are paid on the same basis as traverse jurors (see jury pay reimbursement).

Length of Service

Grand Jurors currently serve a term of two months

Oath of Grand Jurors O.C.G.A. 15-27-67

"You, as foreperson (or member) of the grand jury for the County of DeKalb, shall diligently inquire and true presentment make of all such matters and things as shall be given you in the court's charge or shall come to your knowledge touching the present service; and you shall keep the deliberations of the grand jury secret unless called upon to give evidence thereof in some court of law in this state. You shall present no one from envy, hatred, or malice, nor shall you leave anyone unpresented from fear, favor, affection, reward, or the hope thereof, but you shall present all things truly and as they come to your knowledge. So help you God."