Chenango

Chenango County Jury Information

Trial jurors are on 'standby' and should report to court ONLY when instructed. Please review the reporting instructions below, or to hear a recorded message, please call 1-607-337-1456.

These instructions are updated daily at 6:00 PM

Term Date: Monday, August , 2020

Grand Jurors - Reporting Instructions for: Monday, August , 2020

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.
Bring your own pen/pencil and take it with you when you leave.
Bring your own books/magazines/electronic devices and charges.
Jurors may bring their own resealable beverage and snack or food that does not require refrigeration.

Court Specific Policies:

Facility Plan (relevant portions) to be posted.

We never call and ask you for personal information. NEVER give out personal information over the telephone.

General Information

Absence of Emergency: If illness or emergency prevents you from reporting, please call at 607-337-1456 after 8:30 on the day you are to report.

Accessibility: If you have a disability and need accommodation, call 607-337-1456 or 1-800-662-1220 for relay call.

Court Hours: Court normally operates from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm., with a lunch hour and breaks throughout the day. Court sessions rarely continue beyond 5:00 pm.

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.

Meals: There is a mid-day lunch break everyday. There are many restaurants within walking distance of the courthouse.

Parking/Transportation: The court does not pay for transportation fares, parking fees or parking violations.

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.

Court Locations

Chenango County Courthouse

West Side Park

Norwich NY

Trial Jurors refer to your summons for Date, Time and Court Location

Grand Jurors refer to your summons for Date, Time and Court Location

Town/Village Jurors check your summons for instructions and reporting address

Commissioner of Jurors

Mary C. Weidman

Chenango County Commissioner of Juror

County Office Building

5 Court Street