General Information
Telephone Standby:
Your summons indicates the date your jury term of service starts. The term usually starts on a Monday, and jurors are on call for one week. Jurors are instructed to call after 6:00 PM. on Friday evening or anytime over the weekend prior to your term date. The jurors will continue to call a recorded message each evening after 6:00 PM to find out if their services will be required the following day. The number to call is located on the face of the summons.
Parking:
PARKING PROVIDED FOR JURORS ON TRIAL ONLY
All other jurors must park in the metered area at your own expense, one quarter for each 20 minutes, or use public transportation. Parking is available in the Gallaria or Library Parking Garage. Long term parking is located ont he 6th floor and above, (look for red poles which indicates 12 hour meters). Never park at a meter designated for permit, it will result in a $25 or $35 ticket. If handicapped parking space is required, please call (914) 824-5600 for instructions.
Absence/Emergency:
You may call (914) 824-5600 in case of emergency between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. In case of inclement weather, please listen to your local radio stations, WVIP, WLNA, WVOX, etc. for cancellations or court delays. You may also call the number on your summons for the recorded message after 7:30 a.m. The message will then indicate any cancellation or delay.
Court Hours:
The Commissioner of Jurors office is open from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Jurors in selection or on trial are usually excused by 4:30 p.m.
Court Security:
The main entrance on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., opens at 8:00 am. Magnetometers are in place in the courthouse lobby. Jurors are not excluded from the screening process. Weapons or dangerous instruments of any kind are prohibited in the court building. Your cooperation and patience is appreciated in this effort to keep our facility safe.
Meals:
There are many restaurants within walking distance on Main Street, Martine and Mamaroneck Avenues. The Galleria is located right across the street in which the food court offers a variety of foods.
Verification of attendance:
Upon request jurors may obtain a certificate of service as attendance verification for their employer.
westchester.nyjuror.gov
