General Information
What are the penalties if you don't go?
What is, Jury duty is mandatory. Skipping jury duty can result in civil or criminal penalties. Anyone who skips will be assigned a new date for future service.
How does the court system get names of potential jurors?
What is, from lists of NYS income tax filers, holders of driver's licenses/I.D's issued by the D.M.V., registered voters, recipients of unemployment insurance, family assistance, and from volunteers.
Can jurors postpone service for a later date?
Yes.
How long is the service?
What is, GJ1 - 20 consecutive days M-F, GJ2 - 12 non-consecutive days M-F.
How many make up a jury?
What is 6 to 12 people
Are jurors paid?
What is, the jury fee is $40 per day. Some employers pay employees their hourly wage.
Who qualifies to be a juror?
What is, be a U.S. citizen, be at least 18 years old, live in Monroe County, be able to understand and communicate in English, not be convicted of a felonly.
What happens if your employer punishes you for attending jury duty rather than your job?
What is, in NY employers cannot punish employees for serving on jury duty.
What are the hours of service?
What is, 9:00 am to no later than 5:00 pm.
What is the role of a juror?
What is, listen to the evidence in a trial carefully and impartially, evaluate it fairly, and, with other members of the jury reach a final decision or verdict in a case.
What are the rights of a juror?
What is, be treated with courtesy and respect, express concerns, complaints, and recommendations to court personnel, have their questions answered plainly and clearly and remain informed about the court schedule.
The first step in the jury selection process is?
What is, respond to a randomly selected Jury Qualification Questionnaire.
What accommodations are available for those with disabilities?
What is, the court provides reasonable accommodations for jurors with disabilities.
How many jurors make up the grand jury?
What is 23 people.
A criminal trial jury is made up of ____ members
What is 12 members
If you serve, how many years are you exempt until receiving another Jury Qualification Questionnaire?
What is, you will not get another Jury Qualification Questionnaire until 8 years have passed.
What is the second step in the jury selection process?
Receive a summons.
What if you lose your summons?
What is contact your local jury office.
What do they do?
What is, it decide if there is enough evidence to bring the case to trial.
What do criminal juries decide?
What is whether the defendant committed the crime as charged.
Who is the Commissioner of Jurors for Monroe County?
Who is Charles G. Perreaud
What is the age range?
What is 18 and over. There is no maximum age.
Can you request an excusal due to a financial/medical hardship?
Yes, but you must provide supporting documents.
What don't they do?
What is, determine the guilt or innocence of the accused.
In criminal cases, who sets the sentence?
What is the judge.