JEFFERSON CITY – Next week marks the 25th anniversary of Missouri’s Juror Appreciation Week. 1,017,401 Missourians have served as jurors in the past 25 years; 69,708 served in 2024. During the celebration, judges, lawyers, and court clerks will formally thank those Missourians who have upheld justice through the decades. April 27-May 3, court staff and legal professionals will emphasize to jurors how important their contributions are to our courts, communities, and legal system. Many courthouses throughout the state will display a poster provided by The Missouri Bar thanking jurors for answering the call. Judges also may take additional time to thank jurors and to acknowledge the significance of their service.
Even more Missourians can join the celebration and share photos of their activities on social media using #ThankAJuror.
Missouri is one of only a few states that hold a statewide Juror Appreciation Week. The observance began in 2000 by an order of the Supreme Court of Missouri, which states, “Each year thousands of Missourians perform one of the most significant civic duties granted to citizens — they serve as fair and impartial jurors in communities throughout the state. To honor those citizens who have performed their civic duty, all Missouri courts are directed to observe Juror Appreciation Week…”
Visit the event webpage to learn more about Juror Appreciation Week, take a quiz to test your knowledge of jury service, or attempt custom jury-themed word puzzles.
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