It's done that way here in AR. You get a letter saying you are on jury duty, call a number once a week to find out if you need to come in or not. I didn't mind. I was working then and my employer paid full pay for anyone serving on jury duty no matter how many days off work. That is how is should be. Juries need good clear thinking responsible adults not in a big rush to make a quick decision so they can get back to their job.