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General Information

Absence of Emergency: If illness or emergency prevents you from reporting, please call at 716-753-4410 after 8:30 am on the day you are to report.

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Accessibility: If you have a disability and need accommodation, call 716-753-4410 or 1-800-662-1220 for relay call.

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Court Hours: Court normally operates from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm., with a lunch hour and breaks throughout the day.  Court sessions rarely continue beyond 4:30 pm.

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Electronics: Cell phones and other electronic devices may be used in the jury assembly rooms and other waiting areas.  They must be turned off during jury selection and trial.  There is public access WIFI in the County courthouse.  There are also computer work stations in the assembly room.

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Meals: There is a mid-day lunch break everyday.

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Parking/Transportation: The court does not pay for transportation fares, parking fees or parking violations.  Parking is available in parking lots located around the campus.  Please allow enough time to travel and locate parking.  For public transportation information contact: CARTS.

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Security: Court Officers are stationed throughout the court.  Members of the public must pass through a magnetometer to enter.  Please arrive early and allow extra time for this process.  

Chautauqua County Local Law 4-13  Chautauqua County property and grounds are tobacco free. All tobacco products including snuff, chew, spit tobacco, and electronic cigarettes are prohibited. Thank you for your cooperation.