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Tioga 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 607-689-6100.

These instructions are updated daily at 5:30 PM

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
Plexiglass barriers may be present at various locations (i.e. magnetometers, 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.

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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 607-689-6100 after 8:30 am on the day you are to report.

Accessibility: If you have a disability and need accommodation, call 607-689-6100 or 1-800-662-1220 for relay call.

Court Hours: Court normally operates from 8:30 am to 4:30 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 waiting areas. They must be turned off during jury selection and trial. There is public access WIFI in the County courthouse.

Meals: There is a mid-day lunch break everyday. There are several restaurants within walking distance or a short drive.

Parking/Transportation: The court does not pay for transportation fares, parking fees or parking violations. Parking is available in the County lot next to CVS.

Security: Court Officers are stationed throughout the court. Members of the public must pass through a magnetometer to enter.

Court Locations

Tioga County Courthouse

Court Street

Owego NY 13827

Trial Jurors report to Main Courtroom

Grand Jurors report to Grand Jury Room

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

Commissioner of Jurors

Janean Cook

Tioga County Courthouse

P.O. Box 307