Commissioner of Jurors office thanks all jurors for their time, cooperation and contribution to the system of justice.

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

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General Information

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Absence of Emergency: If illness or emergency prevents you from reporting, please call our office at 631-852-2305 after 9:00 am on the day you are to report or you may send an email to SuffolkJury@nycourts.gov.

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Accessibility: If you have a disability and need accommodation, call 631-852-2305 or 1-800-662-1220 for relay call.  In addition, you may send an email to SuffolkJury@nycourts.gov for assistance.

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College Student: Full time students may apply to be excused.  Please email or mail back a copy of your student ID and a copy of either your class schedule or tuition bill.

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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.

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Electronics: Cell phones and other electronic devices (i.e. laptops/tablets) 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 each courthouse and computer work stations in the jury assembly room.

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Meals: There is a mid-day lunch break everyday.

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Please note: Cafeterias and vending machines may have limited availability , at this time jurors are permitted to bring their own food and beverage .

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Parking/Transportation: The court does not pay for transportation fares, parking fees or parking violations.

Riverhead Supreme Court: The main juror parking lot is located across from the Supreme Court building on Court Street.

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Riverhead - Criminal Court: The main juror parking is located in front of the Criminal Court building.

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Central Islip District Court: The main juror parking is located in front of the Cohalan Court Complex.

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Please be sure to follow all juror parking signs and park in marked spaces only.  Please note that all building and parking lots are handicapped accessible.
 

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.  Jurors are not exempted from the screening process.  Weapons, cameras, video cameras, electronic devices, and any sharp instruments such as scissors, pocket knives, or knitting needles are strictly prohibited.  Your cooperation and patience is greatly appreciated in this effort to keep our facilities safe.