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Notice from the Kings County Commissioner of Jurors

re: Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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

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.

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ALL JURORS WITH A BLUE STRIPED SUMMONS WITH SEQUENCE NUMBERS STARTING WITH THE LETTER W, THERE IS A MISTAKE ON YOUR SUMMONS, THE FIRST DATE TO BEGIN CALLING IS FRIDAY JANUARY 1ST.

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ALL JURORS WITH A BLUE STRIPED SUMMONS WHICH HAVE SEQUENCE NUMBERS FROM:

D-251 TO D-1000 OR IF, 

YOU HAVE A BLUE STRIPED SUMMONS THAT HAVE SEQUENCE NUMBERS THAT START WITH THE LETTER 'V'  

DON'T HAVE TO REPORT AT THIS TIME,

BUT MUST CONTINUE CALLING THE TOLL-FREE NUMBER OR CHECKING THE WEB SITE LISTED ON YOUR SUMMONS AFTER 5 PM EVERY DAY. 

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​​​​IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE E MAIL US AT KINGSCOUNTYJURY@NYCOURTS.GOV 

OR CALL US AT 347-404-9904

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DO NOT REPORT TO COURT UNLESS YOUR SEQUENCE NUMBER IS IN THE GROUP DIRECTED TO REPORT!

 The NYS Unified Court System and Commissioner Sunshine 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:

•Mandatory use of face masks by court personnel and court visitors, including jurors.

•Bring your own mask/face covering.
•Court Security will be performing temperature checks of all who enter the building (touchless scanners are used.)

•Limited number of people in the courthouse.
•Regular deep cleaning of court facilities with enhanced cleaning of commonly used areas.
•Plexiglass barriers may be present at various locations (i.e. magnetometers, x-ray machines, assembly room desks.)
•Indicators, like blue or yellow tape, may be present in public areas to ensure physical distance

of at least 6 feet (to meet social distancing standards.)
•Hand sanitizer available for all court visitors.

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Please also 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 beverage in a resealable, non-glass container
•and snack or food that does not require refrigeration.

Please email our office with further questions. 
Email: kingscountyjury@nycourts.gov
or call 347.404.9904
Thank you for your cooperation