Please bring a new or gently used children's story book when you report. The books are donated to the Family Court Children's Center. With your help each of the 300 kids who use the center will get a book to read and keep. For more details contact Commissioner Chuck Perreaud by clicking here
MONROE JURY REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS UPDATED AS OF 5:00 PM ON 3/10/10.
If the instructions below are not updated, please call the phone number on your summons for reporting instructions.
************ IF YOUR JUROR NUMBER IS REQUIRED TO REPORT , PLEASE BE ON TIME SO THAT THE ORIENTATION CAN BEGIN AS SCHEDULED.
WE ASK THAT JURORS PLEASE DRESS IN A MANNER THAT IS RESPECTFUL OF THE COURT AND THE SERIOUS NATURE OF JURY TRIALS.************
JURORS SUMMONED FOR THE MARCH 8, 2010 JURY TERM:
Juror #'s A441 - A1200 Please check this web site or call Thursday, March 11, 2010 after 5:30 PM for further reporting instructions as you are NOT required to report Thursday.
JURORS SUMMONED FOR THE MARCH 11, 2010 JURY TERM:
Juror #'s B1- B200 Please check this web site or call Thursday, March 11, 2010 after 5:30 PM for further reporting instructions as you are NOT required to report Thursday.
BEFORE YOU REPORT
- Please plan your trip to arrive on time. Entry to the building begins at 7:30 AM
- It can take 30 minutes to pass through magnetometer screening once you arrive at the Hall of Justice. The Hall of Justice is located at 99 Exchange Blvd., directly across from the Blue Cross arena between Broad and Court Streets. Build this extra time into your departure and arrival.
- Parking is limited, check the parking link and have an alternative in mind if your first choice is full.
For INFORMATION about rates and locations of parking click on the Rochesterdowntown.com link at the top of the page.
- Read your entire Summons and complete the Juror Information section. Do not separate the form , the entire summons will be collected when you report.
- Do not bring any metal tools, utensils, glass bottles, knitting needles, pocket knives or items which could be considered a weapon.
- Speak to your employer before you report, it is your responsibility to know the rules about jury pay that apply to you.
- We ask that jurors dress respectful of the court. During Summer months in particular, shorts, flip sandals and other casual wear could result in you being asked to return with attire more appropriate for a courtroom setting. If you are seeking a guide, we suggest you visit:
http:www.career.vt.edu/Jobsearc/BusCasual.htm#ATTIREMENWOMEN ( this is not a working link ). This site offers general suggestions about Business Casual attire.
ONCE YOU ARE HERE
- We will give you a complete orientation program.
- You may be assigned to more than one case.
- Plan on being here for the entire day, courts usually stop work at 5:00 PM, however they sometimes work beyond to finish selection.
- You can bring your Cell phone ( also your laptop, Mp3 etc.), it must be turned off inside courtrooms.
WE HAVE THE FOLLOWING AMENITIES
- A refrigerator & microwave.
- FREE WIRELESS Internet access ( Some lap tops may not be compatible with our non-secure network, we will provide a network cable to our server to enable non wi fi connections.)
- Access to a coffee stand.
- Restrooms and free magazines to read.
ONCE YOU HAVE FINISHED YOUR SERVICE
Please complete an Exit Questionnaire - We value this data to see how we are doing and what can do to improve the system for jurors.
Jurors who are required to report IN PERSON will be disqualified for a minimum of 8 years in the future.
Jurors dismissed from service who have not been required to report in person will be disqualified for 6 years in the future.
Please contact the Jury Office if you need additional clarification.