Jury Duty

We hope that you are able to utilize these web pages as a way to learn more about the responsibilities on Jury Duty. If at any time you have further questions regarding these responsibilities, feel free to call the County Clerk’s Office at (269)-945-1285 or e-mail the Jury Coordinator at juryduty@barryco.org. For information regarding the jury schedule, please visit the Jury Calendar page or call the Jury Call-In at (269) 945-1403 or 1-888-876-0993

What qualifies a citizen to be a juror?

  • You must be a resident in Barry County
  • You must be 18 years of age or older
  • You must no longer be attending high school
  • You must not have been convicted of a felony
  • You must be a US Citizen
  • You must speak and understand the English language
If you meet all of the requirements above, you are eligible to serve as a juror for Jury Duty. The court system is open to working with individuals who may have conflicts with the jury schedule or for other personal reasons. Please visit the Jury Excuse Form for information regarding these matters. You are welcome to submit your reasoning and documentation through completing this form. The Jury Coordinator will be in touch with you within 5 to 7 business days.