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 1-607-376-5404.

 

These instructions are updated daily at 4:30 PM

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This message is for all sworn Grand Jurors. There will be no Grand Jury on Thursday, December 17, 2020. 

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Notice from the Commissioner of Jurors re: Coronavirus (COVID-19)

In light of public health concerns arising over the coronavirus, please note the following:

If you have been summoned for Trial jury duty, for any location in Delaware County beginning on November 16th, 2020 and continuing until further notice:  Please do not appear at the courthouse. ​

 

• Jurors with a Trial Summons for the week of 11/23/20 or later: Your service has been temporarily postponed and will be rescheduled.  You will receive a new summons at a future date.

 

If you have been summoned for Grand Jury:

• Please continue to call or check this website as instructed until you are told your service is complete.

 

If you are a juror currently serving on a criminal trial, on a grand jury or on a civil trial where opening statements have been made:

• You are required to appear to continue your service. 

 

Please, call or email the Commissioner of Jurors Office with further questions. delawarejury@nycourts.gov

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 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:   TEMPERATURES WILL BE TAKEN.

• 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 chargers.

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

 

Court Specific Policies:

Screening at Entrance: 

All parties seeking to enter the building will be asked a series of questions before being allowed entry. Anyone exhibiting or reporting signs of flu like symptoms will be denied entry. Anyone that has tested positive for Covid-19 or has had direct contact with someone that has, will be denied entry. Anyone that has been advised or ordered to quarantine as a precaution for possible Covid-19 will be denied entry. Anyone approved for entry after the questioning will be required to provide their name and contact number. 

Masks    

All Court Visitors are required to wear a mask or face covering at all times while in the building. The mask must cover the mouth and nose. Anyone not having a mask will not be allowed entry into the building.

Face Shields

Face shields will be made available upon request to Witnesses and Jurors. Face Shields will be worn without a face mask for limited periods in any courtroom setting where the Judge deems it appropriate to view the facial features of the wearer. While wearing the face shield the user will store their mask in a paper bag or other appropriate container and shall wear the mask again when the need for the shield has ended.

Hand Sanitizer

Hand Sanitizer will be made available for public use.

Social Distancing

All court visitors will maintain a distance of 6 feet from other persons throughout the facility. This includes waiting rooms, offices, and courtrooms.

Capacity

The capacity of the waiting rooms and courtrooms have been significantly reduced to comply with the 6 foot social distancing requirement. Once the capacity of the waiting rooms is reached access to the facility will be paused by security until room is available to maintain Social Distances. There will be NO waiting or conferencing in any of the hallways.

Case Timing/planning

Attorneys and Litigants should not show up more the 5 minutes before the scheduled start of their case. Attorneys should not produce their witnesses until they are actually needed. Attorneys should limit the number of support personnel they bring to court with them to those that are absolutely necessary due to the severely reduced capacity of both the waiting areas and courtrooms. Social distancing must be maintained while waiting to enter the facility.          

 

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