High profile cases, TV shows draw attention to jury duty
The Kern County Superior Court, the Law Library and the Law Day Community Committee will observe Law Day, May 1, with the following events beginning Friday, April 29, and concluding with a public forum on May 2.
FRIDAY, APRIL 29
** 9 a.m. to 9:50 a.m.The ABC's of Guardianship.
** 10 a.m. to 10:50 a.m.Orders to Show Cause: Modifying Existing Family Law Orders.
** 11 a.m. to 11:50 a.m.Victims' Rights: What Victim/Witness Can Do For You.
** Noon to 12:50 p.m.May it Please the Court: Representing Yourself.
** 1 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.How the Grand Jury Works for You: The Complaint Process.
** 2 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.Anatomy of a Query: LexisNexis Searching.
** 3 p.m. to 3:50 p.m.Basic Legal Research: The In's & Out's.
Friday events will be held at the Kern County Law Library, 1415 Truxtun Ave., room 301. There also will be community resource booths and a screening of "Twelve Angry Men" in the Jury Services Building, 1661 L St. Georgia Cassel, assistant jury commissioner, will answer questions after the screening.
MONDAY, MAY 2
** 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.A forum on the American jury system sponsored by the Kern County Superior Court. The forum will be held in the Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1115 Truxtun Ave., first floor.
A moderated panel with representatives of the Superior Court, Kern County Bar Association, Center for Political Education, Bakersfield College Foundation and League of Women Voters will discuss jury service and answer questions from the audience.
Ca State Bakersfield, Bakersfield College and Kern High School District have endorsed the program, encouraging students to participate for class credit.
For information, call 868-2602, or 868-5320 or go to www.kerncountylawlibrary.org
