Keep in mind that your initial jury duty summons is only for attending jury selection day , where it will be decided if you are to actually serve on a jury during the "Voir Dire" process. If you can't get out of attending jury selection, there are many ways to raise the odds that you will be excused after jury selection without being selected to serve on a jury.
We value your feedback! Do you have a comment or correction concerning this page? Let us know in a single click. We read every comment! Toggle navigation JuryDuty Excused Not Excused. Situation Jury Duty Military Elected Official Student Breastfeeding Mother Police Medical Worker Firefighter Disablity While jury duty is a civic requirement for all eligible citizens in New York , there are a number of excuses that can be used to legally get out of being required to report for jury selection or jury duty, or receive a deferral.
Submitting A Jury Duty Excuse Letter If you do not qualify for any of the New York statutory exemptions listed above but seriously think that attending jury selection would cause you undue hardship, you can always submit a jury duty excuse letter with your response to the summons, and ask to be excused. Other Caregivers: Doctor's note detailing patient's diagnosis and verification of caregiver's services.
Financial: Current Tax Forms showing your financial status, documentation showing present employment status wages, hours, etc. Please note this excusal is only for jurors suffering a severe financial hardship.
There are no excusals solely for loss of income. There is no transfer of jury service. Each Court town, county, state and federal have their own jury system.
You must comply with the Court that summoned you. If traveling by public transportation you will be reimbursed for that fare. You do not need to submit receipts.
Please follow the directions for parking listed in your reporting instructions. You may park in any of the surrounding commercial parking lots. The Court will reimburse you for your parking expenses, not on the day you report, but when you receive your check for attendance.
You should bring enough money with you to pay for parking. Jury fees are paid within a four to six week period. Select the link below for travel directions to the Buffalo or Rochester courthouses. The counties that make up the Western District of New York are divided into the following office locations:.
Certificates of service will be provided for any day you report for jury service. Please let the Jury Attendant know you require a Certificate of Service when you report for jury service. It is extremely important that you be prompt both in the morning and when returning from lunch. It is particularly important when you are selected to serve on a trial since the entire proceeding can be delayed because of the tardiness of one juror, and you could be held in contempt.
If you are delayed due to circumstances beyond your control, call the appropriate jury office to inform the court of your situation. To reach the jury office in Buffalo, dial If your call is not answered, please leave a voice mail message.
To reach the jury office in Rochester, dial If you call is not answered, please leave a voice mail message. Typically, jury selection depends on the type of trial that you are being selected for. You can plan on being at the courthouse for the morning and possibly the afternoon. Short recesses are taken throughout the selection day and the Court does break for lunch. The Court does not provide lunch. You can bring your lunch or eat at a nearby restaurant.
Laptop computers, electronic devices and cell phones are not allowed in the courtroom -- please do not bring them into the courthouse. If they are brought to the courthouse, they will be checked at the door and you will be requested to leave these items with Security until you are released for the day. Public phones are available throughout the Rochester Courthouse only. Be sure to bring photo ID and your jury summons with you when you report for jury service. Since there can be extended periods of time when you will not be needed in the courtroom, you may want to bring a book or magazine.
While no formal dress code exists, jurors are requested to dress in a manner respectful to the Court. Shorts, T-shirts, and thong sandals are not considered appropriate attire. Please bring a sweater or jacket since the courtrooms are often quite cool. You will have to pass through a metal detector each time you enter the courthouse so it is advised you leave excess metal and jewelry at home to speed your entry.
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