The right to trial by jury is the only right that appears in b oth the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Despite the crucial role that jurors play in the legal system, as well as the inconvenience ...

We’ve all been there—getting that dreaded jury duty summons and instantly hoping it’ll just go away. Showing up can mean hours of waiting around the courthouse, only to find out if you’re even needed.

Source: In the public domain via Wikimedia Commons. Earlier this month, just before the new coronavirus shut down all large gatherings in my state, I reported to my county courthouse for a week of ...