What kind of cases do Federal Way Municipal Court jurors hear?
Municipal Court jurors hear testimony and view evidence regarding misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor cases such as DUI, driving while license suspended, theft, and assault. More serious felony cases such as robbery and homicide are handled in Superior Court. How do I request to be excused from jury service? You may be excused from jury service due to a medical exemption. Attach a letter from your physician to the juror questionnaire and return it to the Court. A job related exemption requires a letter from your employer. Since jury service is for a very limited amount of time, your employer must show that your presence is vital and that your absence would create an undue hardship. You are eligible for jury duty, even if you do not live in Federal Way, as long as you live in King County. However, if you are now living a great distance away and travel is a hardship, you may request in writing to be excused. You can request a postponement of jury service by writing to the Court or by email
