Rockland

Rockland County Jury Information

Trial jurors should report to court ONLY when instructed. Please review the reporting instructions below, or to hear a recorded message, please call 1-845-483-8410.

These instructions are updated daily after 5:00 PM

Term Date: Thursday, December 3, 2020

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

If you have been summoned for Trial jury duty in Rockland 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 11/16/2020: Please do not appear. You no longer need to check for reporting instructions. Your service is complete.

Jurors with a Trial Summons for the week of 11/30/2020 or later: Your service has been temporarily postponed and will be rescheduled. You will receive a new summons at a future date.

Grand Jurors summonsed for the December 3, 2020 grand jury term are on STANDBY. Please do not appear at the courthouse. Please continue to check this website Tuesday AND Friday evenings after 5:00 p.m. for potential reporting instructions OR until you are told your service is complete. Please do not appear at the courthouse.

If you are a juror currently serving on a Grand Jury:

You are required to appear to continue your service.

Thank you for your cooperation.

There are no emergency messages at this time. Information on Court Closings is available here

Notice from the Commissioner of Jurors re: Jury Service

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
Mandatory use of face masks by court personnel and court visitors
- Please bring your own mask/face covering
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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COVID-19

If you are currently experiencing flu like symptoms, have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last 14 days, were recently directed to quarantine or have been the caretaker for/have had close contact with a person diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last 14 days, please DO NOT appear at the courthouse. Please contact your Commissioner of Jurors to discuss rescheduling your service if the above conditions apply to you.

Please, call or email your local Commissioner of Jurors Office with further questions.

Thank you for your cooperation.

If you are using a GPS for directions, please use:

11 New Hempstead Road, New City - address for parking.

Have a great evening.

If this message is not updated, please call 845-483-8410

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 845-483-8400 after 9:00 am on the day you are to report.

Accessibility: If you have a disability and need accommodation, call 845-483-8400 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.

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. There is a coffee shop in the courthouse, located on the 2nd floor, which has refreshments, soft drinks, bagels, rolls, sandwiches, soups and snacks. There are also many restaurants within walking distance of the courthouse.

Parking/Transportation: The court does not pay for transportation fares, parking fees or parking violations. Juror parking is located in back of the County Office Building, 11 New Hempstead Road. Additional parking is behind the Sain Building at 18 New Hempstead Road. IF YOU DO NOT PARK IN A LEGAL PARKING SPACE, YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY TICKET(S) ISSUED OR TOWING.

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.

Court Locations

Rockland County Courthouse

1 S. Main Street - Suite 250

New City NY 10956

Trial Jurors report to Room 250

Grand Jurors report to Room 250

Town/Village Jurors check your summons for instructions and reporting address

Commissioner of Jurors

Patricia Zippilli

Rockland County Courthouse

1 S. Main Street - Suite 250

New City NY 10956