The NYS Unified Court System would like to assure you that your health and safety remain a top priority for us as we resume essential court operations, including jury service.

What to Expect When You Appear:

• Regular deep cleaning of court facilities with enhanced cleaning of commonly used areas

• Limited people in courthouse

• Mandatory use of face masks by court personnel and court visitors

  • Please bring your own mask/face covering

• Plexiglass barriers may be present at various locations (i.e. magnetometers, x-ray machines, assembly room desks)

• Indicators, like blue tape, may be present in public areas to ensure physical distance of at least 6 feet (to meet social distancing standards)

• Hand sanitizer for all court visitors

Please note the following:  

• Commissioner of Jurors will continue to provide jurors with public wi-fi (where available).

• Bring your own pen/pencil and take it with you when you leave.

• Bring your own books/magazines/electronic devices and chargers.

• Jurors may bring their own resealable beverage and snack or food that does not require refrigeration.

Court Specific Policies:

All Judges, non-judicial personnel and court visitors shall wear masks while in the Courthouse.  Hand sanitizers and other washing facilities will also be available.  Everyone shall maintain a distance of at least six feet from other persons whenever possible.  A minimum number of people will be allowed in the Courthouse at any given time.  Advanced cleaning protocols will be used in all areas of the building. Potential jurors should bring their own masks and pens/pencils for their own safety.

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