For our jury system to work efficiently and effectively, it is essential that the courts and employers form a partnership to ensure that all citizens are available to serve on juries when called.

Without the cooperation from business communities, our system would come to a halt. This is an outcome a democratic society cannot afford. We would lose a fundamental principle upon which we, private and corporate citizens alike, depend.

The importance of your participation cannot be emphasized enough. Cooperation from employers strengthens the jury system.

Employers and businesses are encouraged to support the jury system by paying employees while they are serving as jurors. In order for society to benefit from fair and open trials, we need to make it easier for citizens to report for jury service.

Many citizens cannot afford to serve if they will lose their salaries or wages during jury service. In recent years, far too many jurors have asked to be excused from service because of loss of income they would suffer creating a financial hardship.

On the other hand, when the number of jurors claiming a financial hardship decreases, a much broader cross-section of society will be free to serve. By agreeing to compensate employees during jury service, not only will employers continue to enjoy the benefits of the jury system, but they will also contribute toward its improvement.

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