Tompkins County Jury Information
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
o 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/electronic devices.
• Jurors may bring their own resealable beverage and snack or food that does not require refrigeration.
Updated December 18, 2020
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There is no message at this time.
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We never call and ask you for personal information. NEVER give out personal information over the telephone.
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General Information
Absence of Emergency: If illness or emergency prevents you from reporting, please call at 607-216-6622 after 8:30 am on the day you are to report.
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Accessibility: If you have a disability and need accommodation, call 607-216-6622 or 1-800-662-1220 for relay call.
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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.
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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.
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Meals: There is a mid-day lunch break everyday.
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Parking/Transportation: The court does not pay for transportation fares, parking fees or parking violations. Parking is not provided. We suggest parking in the Seneca Street parking garage or on a non-metered street.
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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
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Tompkins County Courthouse
320 North Tioga Street
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City Court
118 E. Clinton Street
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Trial Jurors report to Jury Assembly Room
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Grand Jurors follow instructions on your summons
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Town/Village Jurors check your summons for instructions and reporting address
Commissioner of Jurors
Mary C. Hodges
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Tompkins County Courthouse
320 North Tioga Street
Ithaca NY 14850
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Phone: 607-216-6622
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Email the Commissioner:
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Help
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Submit Your Qualification Questionnaire
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Postpone Your Jury Service (Trial Jurors only)
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