What are the benefits of serving on a jury?

It is understandable that persons may be apprehensive about being called for jury duty. They may fear that their time will be wasted or that the experience will be very negative.

However, most jurors find that the experience is positive. They have the opportunity to learn a great deal about the legal system and about the particular subject matter of the trial. They also may make some good friends during the course of their service.

Court officials are careful to treat jurors courteously and professionally. They know how important jurors are to the task of achieving fair and just results for those who come before the court. The benefits to individuals who serve as jurors is significant, but most significant are the benefits of jury service to the entire community.

Judge Jeffery E. Froelich has provided the following article: Trial By Jury
This article highlights the history and benefits of the Jury System.