Schenectady

Schenectady County Jury Information

FOR EMERGENCY CLOSURES CALL:518-285-4627

THIS WEB PAGE WAS UPDATED ON DECEMBER 18, 2020

If you have been sent a summons for STANDBY grand jury service beginning the week of January 4, 2021, please read carefully.

Please be aware that we currently have a grand jury sworn and working regularly. The purpose of your service is to be ‘on call’ in the event that the current grand jury becomes compromised (falls below the quorum amount). Should this happen, you will be then be asked to appear for grand jury selection.

At this time, please go to www.nyjuror.gov and click on TEXT AND EMAIL ALERTS. Follow the instructions to update/verify your cell number and email address.

You should begin checking our instructions on line or by phone on Thursday evening, December 31, 2020 for any instructions.

When your term begins, this office will send you regular notifications as well as placing them on our website (nyjuror.gov/Schenectady) and on our message hotline (518-285-8700) for your use.

Again, this is STANDBY grand jury service only at this time. Please DO NOT appear at the courthouse. If you have further questions, please call the office at 518-285-8516 or email at Schenectadyjury@nycourts.gov

Nicole Salamone, Commissioner of Jurors

General Information

Absence or Emergency: If illness or emergency prevents you from reporting, please call at 518-285-8516 as soon as possible.

Accessibility: If you have a disability or need an accommodation, call 518-285-8516 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 4:30 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. This includes electronic readers, they are NOT allowed to be used in the Courtroom. There is public access WIFI available throughout the building.

Meals: There is a mid-day lunch break everyday (food is not provided). Dining and shopping facilities are located within close proximity of the courthouse in downtown Schenectady.

Parking/Transportation: The court does not pay for transportation fares, parking fees or parking violations. Reduced fee ($3 all day) is available at the public parking garage at 220 Broadway (behind Proctor's) - you must bring your parking stub with you to be validated by the Commissioner of Jurors. Accessible parking is available on State Street in front of the County Building. For other parking options please visit http://downtownschenectady.org/visit/schenectady-parking/

We do NOT recommend metered parking. We can not guarantee you will be able to feed your meter throughout the day.

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.

Verification of Attendance: If an employer requires proof of service verification of attendance is available from the Commissioner of Jurors office. If your employer requires a time of arrival and/or departure you must ask the Commissioner at the time of attendance.

Court Locations

Schenectady County Courthouse

612 State Street

Schenectady NY 12305

Trial Jurors report to County Courthouse

City Court Jurors report to City Hall

105 Jay Street - 2nd Floor Courthouse

Schenectady NY 12305

Grand Jurors follow instructions on your summons

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

Commissioner of Jurors

Nicole M. Salamone