The court says Juror Appreciation Week begins Monday and lasts through Friday. On Monday morning, the court’s chief judge, Lee F. Satterfield, will take questions from jurors.

Most Americans often seek ways to avoid jury duty. But one potential juror in Maryland on Wednesday morning had quite the excuse.

One potential juror who was considered for a civil trial in Montgomery County on Wednesday morning could have brought a lot to the jury room. He’s the chief justice of the United States.