Court LocationSeneca County Courthouse
48 W. Williams St.
Waterloo, NY 13165
Phone: (315) 539-7225
Fax: (315) 539-7929
Daily Call-In MessageSENECA JURY - REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS
REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS UPDATED AS OF: TUESDAY, JULY 13, 2010 AT 4:30 PM
JURORS WHO ARE SCHEDULED FOR THE JURY TERM TO BEGIN ON TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2010 ARE TO REPORT TO THE SENECA COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER:
JURORS WITH THE LAST NAME BEGINNING WITH THE LETTERS "A" THROUGH "G" PLEASE REPORT AT 8:00 AM
JURORS WITH THE LAST NAME BEGINNING WITH THE LETTERS "H" THROUGH "N" PLEASE REPORT AT 10:00 AM
JURORS WITH THE LAST NAME BEGINNING WIT THE LETTERS "O" THROUGH "Z" PLEASE REPORT AT 12:30 PM
PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR ENTIRE JURY SUMMONS WITH YOU.
THERE IS PARKING AVAILABLE AT THE VFW BEHIND THE COURTHOUSE AND AT THE FORMER SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT NEXT TO THE COURTHOUSE.
CELL PHONES AND PAGERS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED IN THE COURTHOUSE.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR WILLINGNESS TO SERVE.
If the message for your jury date is not updated below, call the telephone number on your summons for reporting instructions.
Devices with the ability to record audio, still images or video are also NOT permited in court facilities, this includes CELL PHONES & PDA's with these features.
YOU CAN POSTPONE YOUR SERVICE ONCE BY CALLING (315)539-7225 OR BY GOING TO THE WEB AT WWW.NYJUROR.GOV AT LEAST ONE WEEK BEFORE THE DATE OF SERVICE. PICK A DATE BETWEEN 2 AND 6 MONTHS FROM THE DATE ON YOUR SUMMONS AND YOU WILL BE ASSIGNED THE AVAILABLE DATE CLOSEST TO YOUR CHOICE. ANY FUTURE REQUEST FOR POSTPONEMENT OR EXCUSAL FROM JURY SERVICE MUST BE MADE IN PERSON OR BY CALLING THE ABOVE NUMBER.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE JURY OFFICE BY PHONE AT 315-539-7225 OR VIA THE EMAIL LINK ON THIS PAGE.
JULY 13, 2010
General Information
Telephone Standby:
All trial jurors are on “standby” and report to the Seneca County Courthouse only when instructed to do so by means of a recorded message. The directions on the message will advise if and when you will be required to report. The telephone numbers to call for reporting instructions are 315-539-7225 or 315-539-7226.
Parking:
Parking is available in the VFW parking lot behind the courthouse.
Absence/Emergency:
If you are unable to report at any time during your jury term due to illness or emergency, please telephone our office at 315-539-7225 or the Supreme and County Court office at 315-539-7021 as soon after 9:00 a.m. as possible.
Court Hours:
Court normally operates from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a lunch hour and breaks throughout the day. Court sessions do not often continue beyond 5:00 p.m., except when juries are deliberating.
Court Security:
Entry to the courthouse begins at 8:00 a.m. Weapons of any kind and all sharp or dangerous instruments, including scissors and pocket knives, are prohibited in court buildings. Jurors are not exempt from magnetometer screening and your cooperation and patience is appreciated.
Meals:
A soda and snack machine are located in the Family Court waiting room. Drinks and food are prohibited in the courtroom. There are restaurants located near the courthouse. Meals are your responsibility.
Verification of Attendance:
Jurors are required to report to the Court Attendant upon arrival to the courtroom where attendance verification will be noted. An attendance verification form is available to all jurors and is required by most employers for payroll purposes. The verification form is distributed by the staff.
