Thank you for your willingness to serve as a juror. Jury service is one of the most important civic duties entrusted to our citizens.
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Note: This same reporting message is also available by calling 908-659-4621. If the reporting message is not available both here and on the telephone recording, you must report to the courthouse at 8:00 A.M.
Failure to Report
Jurors who fail to report as summoned are subject to penalties, including fines and imprisonment. Call the Jury Management Office at 908-659-4620 if you have questions about your service.
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy
Please notify the Jury Management office if you require an accommodation in order to serve. The TTY number is 908-659-4620.
Dress Code
Jurors must wear clothing appropriate for an appearance in court. Shorts, T-shirts, or clothing with statements or offensive symbols are not permitted. In addition, work uniforms, including police uniforms, should not be worn.
Courtroom Regulations
If You Are Selected As A Juror
Other Factors Relating to Your Juror Service
Smoking Policy
The courthouse is a non-smoking facility.
Employment Protection
Please be aware that N.J.S.A. 2B:20-17 protects jurors from employment related retaliation and provides for the possibility of both criminal and civil sanctions.
Emergency Closings
For courthouse closings call 908-659-4621, or tune into FM 101.5, or access the website at www.judiciary.state.nj.us/closings.htm or www.NJ1015.com.
Term of Service
Petit jurors are on call for 2 days. You must call or check the website each evening after 5:00 P.M. prior to your service to see if you must report. If you are selected, you must remain for the duration of the jury selection process and the trial. Once your service is completed, you will not be eligible to be selected again for 3 years.
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