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Welcome to Frequently Asked Questions. We hope that you find these helpful and informative. Use the
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Questions
General
 Where is the courthouse and where is parking located?
What holidays are observed by the court?
Am I getting the correct page?
Jury Service
Who may serve as jurors and how are they chosen?
How long is the term of service?
Are Grand and Petit jurors paid for service?
Excused absences?
How can one verify jury service to an employer?
What shall be done with the attached juror summons/questionnaire?
Where do jurors appear for duty?
Where do jurors phone for further information?
Legal Representation
Do I have the legal right to represent myself in court?
What are the disadvantages of representing myself?
How do I hire a lawyer?
What other resources are available?
Where do I find forms?
Small Claims
How to use the Small Claims Court
General
Where is the courthouse and where is parking located?
Our maps
show the location of the courthouse and city parking lots. Parking on the street is for one hour only
and is strictly enforced by the city.
What holidays are observed by the court?
- New Years Day (1st day of January)
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (3rd Monday in January)
- Lincoln's Birthday (February 12th)
- Washington's Birthday (3rd Monday in February)
- Truman's Birthday (May 8th )
- Memorial Day (last Monday in May)
- Independence Day (July 4th )
- Labor Day (1st Monday in September)
- Columbus Day (2nd Monday in October)
- Veteran's Day (November 11th )
- Thanksgiving Day (4th Thursday in November)
- Christmas Day (December 25th )
If holiday falls on Saturday, it will be observed on Friday. If holiday falls on Sunday, it will be observed
on Monday. See holiday schedule for list of current holidays.
Am I getting the correct page?
Microsoft's browser, Internet Explorer, tends to be very aggressive in
caching web pages. This improves speed in accessing web pages, however it often will show
an older page than what is currently available. Some ways to get around this are:
- Click on the refresh button or reload button.
- Under the tools menu option, choose Internet Options. Then midway
down the window that comes up, click on the Delete Files button.
- It may also be possible to convince Internet Explorer that a page is
different by changing the capitalization in the address bar.
Jury Service
Who may serve as jurors and how are they chosen?
Among other qualifications, jurors are citizens of the United States who are
residents of Clay County 21 years of age or over. Names are selected at random from a master
jury list that is compiled from several sources.
How long is the term of service?
GRAND JURY - Grand Jury is for the Term of Court. The Terms of Court are March, June, and November.
PETIT - Petit Jurors complete their service in one day or the duration of the trial. If a juror is chosen
to serve on a particular case, he/she would remain for the entire day and each day thereafter until the trial
is concluded, which is normally from one to three days. The jurors who are not chosen to serve on a case
would usually be excused by mid-afternoon, or before, on Monday. Your service is then complete. If all cases
set for trial on your scheduled appearance date are settled by 5:00 p.m. Friday and your appearance on Monday
is unnecessary, you will be informed by the jury response line. Again, your service is then complete.
Are Grand and Petit jurors paid for service?
The current statutory fee for jury duty is $6.00 per day and $.07 cents per mile, which is
paid at the end of the jury service period.
Excused absences?
Jurors can always be excused for pre-planned vacations, doctor appointments, and business
trips during their period of jury service.
How can one verify jury service to an employer?
If your employer requires verification of your service, you may request a certificate from
the courtroom clerk for each day of service.
What shall be done with the attached juror summons/questionnaire?
Please complete the attached questionnaire by typing or printing in a legible manner using
BLACK ink, retain the top portion, and mail the questionnaire within ten days of receipt. The information on the
questionnaire is for the use of the attorneys in selecting jurors for particular cases.
Where do jurors appear for duty?
Jurors will report in at the front counter before entering the Jury Assembly room on the
second floor where the Jury Supervisor will meet with you and direct you to a courtroom. Courthouse security
does not permit pocketknives, nail files, or any item that can be construed as a weapon on the premises.
Where do jurors phone for further information?
Jurors who are summoned and have questions concerning their service may call the jury supervisor at (816) 407-3999.
Legal Representation
See: Legal Representation
Small Claims
See: How to use the Small Claims Court
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