Petit Jurors - If you are selected to serve on a Petit Jury, you will hear a case which is criminal or civil. A criminal trial will involve a felony (a more serious type of crime). The law requires twelve (12) jurors to be seated in a criminal case, only eight (8) jurors are required in a civil case. An alternate juror will be seated in the event of sickness or unforeseen circumstances arise in which one of the regular jurors are unable to attend some portion of the trial. The alternate juror hears the trial, in it's entirety, but does not participate in jury deliberations.

Grand Jurors - If you are selected to serve on a Grand Jury, you hear evidence about crimes and decides whether or not a person should be indicted and tried for committing a crime. The grand jury does not decide guilt or innocence, it only determines probable cause. If you are summoned to court to be selected for service on a grand jury service is for two (2) months unless otherwise extended. The grand jury meets once a week and generally only for a half a day. The Greene County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is responsible for grand jury.  The phone number for the Greene County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is (937) 562-5250 or (937) 426-1779 ext. 5250.