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

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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.

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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.

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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.          

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General Information

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Absence of Emergency: If illness or emergency prevents you from reporting, please call at 315-376-5317 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 315-376-5317 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 4:00 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 Law Library Research Room.  PLEASE NOTE:  For Grand Jurors, cell phones will be collected at the time of sign-in. If you do not wish to surrender your cell phones at sign-in, please leave them securely in your vehicle or at home.

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Meals: There is a mid-day lunch break everyday.  There are various eating establishments within a two block vicinity, as well as, McDonald's and Arby's approximately 1.5 miles from the courthouse.

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Parking/Transportation: The court does not pay for transportation fares, parking fees or parking violations.  Parking is available behind the Lowville Fire Hall, next to the Village Park Area.

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Verification of Attendance: Jurors are required to sign in each day that they are present at the Courtroom.  An attendance certificate is printed on your summons and may be presented to the Commissioner of Juror's Office for certification as needed.

 

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.

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What to Bring to Court: Please be certain to completely fill out your Summons, sign it, and bring it with you to court, as well as, a pen or pencil.