WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE TRIAL?

The usual order of events in District Court follows the steps below:

  1. Selection of the jury;
  2. Opening statements by lawyers;
  3. Plaintiff presents their evidence;
  4. The defendant may, but is not required to present evidence;
  5. The judge’s instructions;
  6. Closing arguments;
  7. Jury deliberation;
  8. Announcement of the verdict.

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1. HOW WAS I CHOSEN?
2. WHAT KIND OF CASE WILL I HEAR?
3. HOW IS A SIX PERSON JURY SELECTED?
4. WHY ARE SOME PEOPLE EXCUSED?
5. WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE TRIAL?
6. DO’S AND DON’TS FOR JURORS
7. PAYMENT OF JUROR EXPENSES
8. WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT JURY SERVICE IN WASHINGTON STATE?