Emergency Messages: 

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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 green 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.

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

Court Specific Policies:

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Due to COVID-19 the jury office is open limited hours each week, however, the Commissioner of Jurors will be working from home checking phone messages, emails, and faxes on a regular basis.  We are practicing social distancing and limiting the number of people entering the courthouse, therefore,

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PLEASE DO NOT report to the courthouse for the purpose of requesting an excuse or postponement.  All requests must be made by telephone (585) 283-6659, email Orleansjury@nycourts.gov , fax (585) 283-6654, or mail PRIOR to your reporting date.

Please contact the Jury Commissioner to discuss rescheduling your service if the conditions below apply to you. 

• You are currently experiencing flu like symptoms (fever, cough or shortness of breath)

• You have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last 14 days

•  You have been directed to quarantine/self-monitor for COVID-19 by a medical authority or
  employer

•  You are the caregiver for/have had close contact with a person diagnosed with COVID-19 in
  the last 14 days

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