Orange

Orange County Jury Information

TRIAL JURORS should only report to the court when instructed to do so. Your summons indicates the date your service begins and provides you with an ID number. Jurors should check this website or call (845) 476-3604 the evening before their term begins and every evening that week after 5:00 p.m.

GRAND JURORS: Follow instructions below.

TOWN/VILLAGE JURORS: Check your summons for instructions and reporting address.

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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:

- Regular deep cleaning of court facilities with enhanced cleaning of commonly used areas.

- Limited people in courthouse.

- Temperature screening.

- 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. magnatometers, 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.

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GRAND JURORS SUMMONED FOR JANUARY 5 - JANUARY 25, 2021 TERM:

ID NUMBER 1 UP TO AND INCLUDING ID NUMBER 175 YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO REPORT ON TUESDAY

JANUARY 5, 2021. PLEASE DO NOT APPEAR AT THE COURTHOUSE.

PLEASE CHECK THIS MESSAGE AFTER 5:00PM ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 8TH AND EVERY FRIDAY THEREAFTER FOR

UPDATED REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS. YOU MAY BE ASKED TO REPORT IN PERSON AT A LATER DATE.

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 845 476-3600 after 8:30 am on the day you are to report.

Accessibility: If you have a disability and need accommodation, call 845 476-3600 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. You cannot enter the building before 8:45 am.

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.

Parking/Transportation: The court does not pay for transportation fares, parking fees or parking violations. There is free parking on site.

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.

I'COURT LOCATIONS:

CITY OF MIDDLETOWN

16 JAMES STREET

MIDDLETOWN, NY 10940

(845) 346-4100

OFFICE HOURS: 8;30 AM - 4:30 PM

CITY OF NEWBURGH

83 BROADWAY, CITY HALL

NEWBURGH, NY 12550

(945) 569-7300

OFFICE HOURS: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

CITY OF PORT JERVIS