NYS Unified Court System Juror Information

WELCOME - WE ARE PROUD TO HAVE ALL OUR CITIZENS HAVE
THE OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE AS JURORS IN THE NEW YORK STATE COURTS. The following is an Assistive Guide to Jury Service in the New York State Courts at the Hall of Justice in downtown Rochester.

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We care about the needs of all of our
jurors. Jurors with a disability are
encouraged to serve and to contact the
Monroe Jury Office before reporting
with your questions or concerns.

You can telephone us a 585-428-5370 or use the email link in this
web site. We have extensive experience with the New York
State Relay Service.

The following is intended to address the most common
experiences we have had assisting jurors with disabilities, so
contact us by telephone, web or in person, if your concern is not
included. Telephone 585-428-5370, web email at http://monroe.nyjuror.gov or by writing to Monroe Jury Office,
29 Hall of Justice, Rochester NY 14614.

1.) Deaf Jurors - We are proud of the record of participation of
the deaf as jurors in the State Courts in Monroe County.

Contact us ahead - We ask that every juror who needs the assistance of an ASL interpreter contact the jury office as soon as
you receive your summons. We will need lead time to arrange for
an interpreter which could require a change in your date of service.

After we have confirmed arrangements a special jury summons
will be generated by our computer system and mailed to you
about 4 weeks prior to your date of service.

2.) Hard of Hearing - Assistive Listening

For persons who need assistive listening devices we have both a pocket talker which provides amplification and infra-red
systems in some courtrooms. We suggest you contact us ahead to
determine compatibility.

3.) Handicapped Parking

The best locations for handicapped parking access are found on the lower level of the Civic Center parking garage.

The photo on the right shows the spaces nearest to the elevator on the lower level. You will find 8 spaces in this area. Enter through the doors to gain access to the elevator to the Plaza level.	Click on picture for larger view
This photo shows the handicapped parking spots which are in an aisle adjacent to those pictured above. They are not directly adjacent to the entrance to the elevator to the plaza level where you need to report for jury duty.	Click on picture for larger view

Handicapped parking Do’s & Don’ts:

- Don’t park at the meters in front of the
Hall of Justice on Exchange Blvd.
     They have a 2 hour limit, we advise all jurors
     that they should plan on staying with us for the
     entire day. Usually 9 AM - 5 PM.

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- The Civic Center garage has a height limit of 6'10" at it’s entry points. Call the operator Mapco Parking at 232-3016 to obtain any additional information about vehicle restrictions in the Civic Center parking garage.

Access into the Hall of Justice

Once you have parked go into this entrance on the Lower Level of the Civic Center Parking garage to gain elevator access to the Plaza level.	Click on picture for larger view
The accessible door is on the far right.	Click on picture for larger view
This Photo shows the elevator Directory	Click on picture for larger view
This Photo shows elevator accessibility	Click on picture for larger view
Inside the elevator, press the button for level # 3.	Click on picture for larger view
Go to the LEFT and straight ahead where you will come upon the magnetometer screening area.	Click on picture for larger view
At this point a Court Deputy will guide you to go through this door for screening.	Click on picture for larger view

All jurors must pass through security screening upon entry into the Hall of Justice.

Usually, items which could be considered weapons such as knives, metal tools, utensils, or glass bottles are not allowed into the
building. If you need to have an item such as hypodermic needle
or any other special medical device or accessory, please contact
the Jury Office in advance so we can facilitate security clearance
of your special item.

If you did not park in the Civic Center or you were entering from Exchange Boulevard there is a different path.

	A Reminder
We suggest that you not park at these handicapped meters adjacent to the outdoor ramp since they have a 2 hour limit and jurors are expected to stay for the entire day.	Click on picture for larger view	At the time they expire you may be in a courtroom and unable to go out and deposit more coins.

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This is the Hall of Justice Entrance Pavilion
looking North West from the Corner of
Court Street and Exchange Boulevard. The
accessible ramp is located on the lower
right of this picture.

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These photos taken
from the Broad Street
side show the ramp
which leads to street
or level #2 on the
inside elevator from
the Civic Center
parking garage.

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From the lobby on this level, take the elevator to level #3 for security screening.

ONCE YOU HAVE PASSED THROUGH SECURITY SCREENING

You are almost at Central Jury...the photos below are a photo guide for the remainder of the way to Central Jury.

Click on picture for larger view	Step 1 - Photo to the left is the Information Desk which is just inside security screening. Go straight past it and to your LEFT.... as indicated by the overhead sign....	Click on picture for larger view
Click on picture for larger view	Step 2 Go across to the far end of the large Main Lobby towards the doorway at the far left.	Click on picture for larger view
Through this doorway and you will come upon the JAVA Coffee cart.	Click on picture for larger view	All jurors are welcome to stop here AFTER they have checked in with our staff in the Central Jury Room.

Keep going past the cart and through the doorway into the North West section of the building where Central Jury and the Jury Administrative Offices are located.	Click on picture for larger view
As you proceed down this hallway you will find the accessible restrooms on your RIGHT.	Click on picture for larger view

STEP 3 YOU’RE ALMOST HERE

You now need to navigate a couple of turns and you will be at Central Jury.

A diagram of your path from here looks almost like this:

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Here are the pictures to take you there:

Go straight past the restrooms to this point then turn LEFT.	Click on picture for larger view
Go around this bend...keep RIGHT.	Click on picture for larger view
Continue straight ahead.	Click on picture for larger view
Turn LEFT at this sign.....you’re almost there..	Click on picture for larger view
Continue straight... You will see this overhead sign.. You made it.	Click on picture for larger view
Here is the entrance to Central Jury.	Click on picture for larger view
GO straight ahead to the desks and we will scan you into our jury management system. Central Jury will be your starting point for the orientation process.	Click on picture for larger view
Any more questions ? Our administrative jury office is directly across the hall from the entrance to Central Jury.	Click on picture for larger view

Please call us at 585-428-5370 with any additional questions about this guide.

Last Update: October 11, 2005 15:17