City Government
City Hall and Court Chambers
100 3rd Ave SEPacific, WA 98047
(253) 929-1140
(253) 929-1195 Fax
Pacific Police Department
133 3rd Ave SEPacific WA 98047
(253) 929-1130
fax (253) 929-1194
Algona Police Department
402 Warde StAlgona WA 98001
(253) 833-2743
fax (253) 833-5019
Prosecutor, Cities of Pacific & Algona
Michael BejaranoPO Box 2137
Auburn, WA 98071-2137
(253) 735-3997
fax (253) 735-1210
City of Pacific
Jury Duty
How are jurors chosen? Jurors' are selected at random from voter and/or drivers license registration records. A juror questionnaire is mailed to all prospective jurors to assure the potential juror is qualified to serve as a juror. A juror can be considered eligible when at least 18 years of age, a United States citizen, a resident of King or Pierce County, able to communicate in English, and if a convicted felon, must have had his/her civil rights restored. Appearance for jury duty if summoned is mandatory under state law - RCW 2.36.080, 2.36.100.
In the event you are summoned, please call the court after 5:00 p.m. the Thursday or Friday before your scheduled service date for a recorded juror message at 253.929.1140 option #6. Occasionally, cases will settle before a scheduled jury trial and the recorded message will advise whether your appearance is necessary. If you fail to call and appear unnecessarily, you will not be paid.
Why should anyone serve on a jury? The right to trial by a jury of our fellow citizens is one of our most important rights and is guaranteed by the Washington State and United States constitution. By serving on a jury, citizens are helping to preserve this freedom. A juror's responsibility is to listen to all the evidence presented at the trial and to decide the facts - - that is, make decisions on legal issues that come up during the trial. Most of the Pacific or Algona Municipal Court trials last one day and very rarely two days.
What kind of cases do Pacific & Algona Municipal Court jurors hear? Jurors will hear testimony and see or hear evidence regarding misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor cases such as DUI, theft, assault, driving while license suspended, marijuana possession, etc. More serious felony cases such as robbery or homicide are handled in the Superior Court.
Are jurors paid? After jury service is completed, Pacific & Algona Municipal Court will pay $11.00 per day for each day served.