The Court always makes an effort to start on time and to avoid waiting periods by jurors. Sometimes, however, jurors must wait while the Court confers with parties to a case. It is not always possible to do this in the courtroom where the jurors are seated.
If a case is settled on the day a jury is to be selected or on the day of trial, you may wonder whether your time was used profitably. Your presence in Court may have been a significant factor in bringing the case to a resolution. Even if you do not sit on a case, your availability is extremely important to the Court process.