Cortland

Cortland County Jury Information

Trial jurors should report to court ONLY when instructed. Please review the reporting instructions below, or to hear a recorded message, please call 607-218-3365.

Notice from the Commissioner of Jurors:

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
- You must bring your own mask/face covering
Plexiglass barriers may be present at various locations (i.e. magnetometers, x-ray machines, assembly room desks)
Indicators, such as 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:

Name and Contact information must be provided to security upon entrance into the building.
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.
Jurors may bring their own resealable beverage and snack or food that does not require refrigeration.

Phone Number: (607) 218-3365 E-mail: cortlandjury@nycourts.gov

Thank you for your cooperation.

REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS:

Jurors currently serving on Grand Jury in Cortland County:

Continue to call 607-753-5008 the evening before your

originally scheduled dates of service

to verify your need to report.

Thank you.

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 607-218-3365 after 8:30 am on the day you are to report.

Accessibility: If you have a disability and need accommodation, call 607-218-3365 or 1-800-662-1220 for relay call.

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 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.

Meals: There is a mid-day lunch break everyday. There are several restaurants within walking distance or a short drive.

Parking/Transportation: The court does not pay for transportation fares, parking fees or parking violations. Parking is available in the Courthouse parking lot or on streets adjacent to the Courthouse.

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

Cortland County Courthouse

46 Greenbush Street

Cortland NY 13045

Cortland City Court

City Hall

25 Court Street

Cortland NY 13045

Trial Jurors report to Rm. 201

Grand Jurors report to Rm. 201

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

Commissioner of Jurors