- REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR PETIT JURORS SCHEDULED FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 4, 2026, OUR FREE PARKING GARAGE IS LOCATED BEHIND 129 HOOPER AVENUE. PROCEED TO GROUND LEVEL AND UTILIZE THE NEW PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK TO CROSSOVER TO THE 100 HOOPER AVENUE ENTRANCE INTO THE COURTHOUSE., CONFIRMED PETIT JURORS #01028-#01359, , please report to the Ocean County Superior Court, Jury Management Office, on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Please bring your jury summons with you, if possible. Hardship requests cannot be accepted at this time., CONFIRMED PETIT JURORS #01360-#01678, , please report to the Ocean County Superior Court, Jury Management Office, on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Please bring your jury summons with you, if possible. Hardship requests cannot be accepted at this time., CONFIRMED PETIT JURORS #01679-#02076, , please report to the Ocean County Superior Court, Jury Management Office, on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Please bring your jury summons with you, if possible. Hardship requests cannot be accepted at this time., CONFIRMED PETIT JURORS #02077-#3000,, you are not required to participate in jury selection on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Please resume your normal activities. However, you may be needed on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. You will receive further reporting instructions on Tuesday afternoon. Answers to frequently asked questions about jury service can be found at https://www.njcourts.gov/jurors/faq, https://www.njcourts.gov/jurors/faq, Court officials will never ask for payment to avoid arrest for failure to report for jury duty. Anyone who has concerns about being approached inappropriately concerning jury duty should contact the county jury manager as well as local law enforcement. Thank you for your willingness to serve as a juror and for helping the Judiciary continue to provide this vital function of our justice system., Message from Assignment Judge Francis Hodgson Jr., Thank you for serving the Ocean County Court. Jurors are an essential part of our justice system. I hope that you enjoy your time as a juror while you are performing this invaluable service. Thank you for serving., Health and Safety, If you feel sick, do not report to the courthouse. Instead, contact your local jury management office contact your local jury management office to reschedule your service., Voluntary Demographic Information, The juror questionnaire includes three voluntary demographic questions. This information contact your local jury management office helps the Judiciary understand the diversity and representativeness of jury pools. Your responses to these questions are optional and will not affect your selection. , Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy, Advise the Jury Management Office if you require an accommodation in order to serve. You can reach the Jury Management Office by phone at or by email at ., Juror Parking Directions, Ocean County Courthouse 100 Hooper Avenue Toms River, New Jersey 08754 732-504-0700 Jurors may park for free at the parking garage located behind 129 Hooper Avenue. If using GPS, please enter 129 Hooper Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753 Directions 129 Hooper Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753 There are 3 points of entry into the parking garage: Madison Avenue, Hadley Avenue or Washington Street. Please allow 10 minutes to cross over to Jury Assembly. You may park on any of the 5 levels. However, please refrain from parking in the spots identified as “RESERVED" The skywalk is located on the 3rd floor level of the garage and allows for you to cross Hooper Avenue safely. Once you cross Hooper Avenue via the skywalk, you will see a sign directing you to the street level. You may use the elevator OR the stairs to bring you down to street level on Hooper Avenue. Once on the street level proceed through the door facing the courthouse go to the left. Follow the sidewalk heading South toward Washington Street, past the entrance to the Justice Complex and you will see the entrance to 100 A Hooper Avenue on the right. , Dress Code, Jurors reporting for service should wear clothing appropriate for an appearance in court. Shorts, t-shirts, uniforms or clothing containing statements or offensive symbols are not permitted. All hats must be removed when in a courtroom. Comfortable clothing is also advisable., Courtroom Regulations, Cell phones, pagers and electronic devices must be turned off in the courtroom. You are not permitted to read newspapers or other materials in the courtroom. You are not permitted to bring food or beverages into the courtroom., If You Are Selected As A Juror, The trial judge will instruct you regarding the trial schedule, reporting times, any recesses, lunch arrangements, etc. The judge's instructions will take precedence over any general instructions given in the assembly area. You must wear your juror badge at all times, including during lunch., Other Factors Relating To Your Juror Service, The daily fee for petit jurors is $5 for the first 3 days and $40 for each day after 3 days. The daily fee for grand jurors is $5 for each day of service. Checks are processed on Friday. Your juror check will generally be received within 3 weeks. Check with your employer or your union representative, or read your employee handbook if you have questions about whether you will be compensated by your employer while serving as a juror., Employment Protection, Be aware that N.J.S.A. 2B:20-17 protects jurors from employment related retaliation and provides for the possibility of both criminal and civil sanctions., Term of Service, Petit jurors are required to be available for one week of service. You must call, check the recorded message, or check the website each evening prior to your service to obtain instructions regarding whether you must report. If you are selected, you must remain for the duration of jury selection process, and the trial. Once your service is completed, you will not be eligible to be selected to serve again for 3 years., Smoking Policy, The courthouse is a non-smoking facility. If you leave the courthouse to smoke, you must inform jury staff so that we are aware of your location at all times., Failure to Report, Individuals who fail to respond to a jury summons or fail to report when summoned may be subject to penalties including fines. If you have forgotten to appear as scheduled for jury service, please contact the Jury Management Office immediately at 732-504-0633 .
- CUMBERLAND COUNTY JURY REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 4TH, 2026., , In the event of emergency closing or inclement weather please listen to KYW 1060 AM or call, 856-878-5070, ,, option 1, Jurors with, Pool Order Numbers 00001 up to and including Pool Order Number 00316 , are scheduled to report to the Superior Courthouse Jury Management Office on the 2nd Floor, Room A242 on, Tuesday, May 5th, 2026 @ 9am., Jurors with pool order numbers 00317 and above are on call for the remainder of the week. If you provided contact information you will receive a courtesy text/email with reporting instructions. Please continue to check this website daily after 5pm. Jurors who are currently in trial please continue to follow the reporting instructions of the trial judge and/or our texts and emails. , At this time no excusals will be granted by our office. You will have the opportunity to speak with the Judge during the selection process., There is a free parking garage located at 115 Vine St. Bridgeton, NJ, 08302. Only clear drinking containers are permitted in the courthouse. There are vending machines on the 1st floor and a microwave and refrigerator in the jury assembly room if you would like to bring lunch/snacks., The New Jersey Judiciary does not and has never asked for juror’s banking information or social security numbers over the phone, by email, or in person. Court officials will never ask for payment to avoid arrest for failure to report for jury duty. Anyone who has concerns about being approached inappropriately concerning jury duty should contact the county jury manager as well as local law enforcement., Please contact the jury management office with any questions at 856-878-5050, ext. 15160 or by email at: cumjury.mailbox@njcourts.gov Thank You. Jury Management, Message from Assignment Judge Benjamin C. Telsey, Welcome to jury duty. Jury Service is both an honor and a duty of citizenship. As a juror, you will have the opportunity to observe, participate in, and increase your knowledge about the operation of our court system and the judicial branch of government. Those who serve find it to be a rewarding experience and we anticipate that you will also. Thank you for serving., Health and Safety, If you feel sick, do not report to the courthouse. Instead, contact your local jury management office contact your local jury management office to reschedule your service., Voluntary Demographic Information, The juror questionnaire includes three voluntary demographic questions. This information contact your local jury management office helps the Judiciary understand the diversity and representativeness of jury pools. Your responses to these questions are optional and will not affect your selection. , Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy, Advise the Jury Management Office if you require an accommodation in order to serve. You can reach the Jury Management Office by phone at 856-878-5050 ext. 18150 or by email at Cumjury.Mailbox@njcourts.gov, Juror Parking Directions, Cumberland County Courthouse 60 West Broad Street Bridgeton, New Jersey 08302 856-878-5050 Parking for jurors and court users is available in the county parking garage (parking is garage is available from 8:00am-6:00pm only) located on Vine Street behind the prosecutor's office building (west of Fayette Street and Vine Street intersection). Some local street parking is also available. A parking garage is located on Vine Street for juror parking. Additional parking at 99 West Broad Street (county office building)., Dress Code, Jurors reporting for service should wear clothing appropriate for an appearance in court. Shorts, t-shirts, uniforms or clothing containing statements or offensive symbols are not permitted. All hats must be removed when in a courtroom. Comfortable clothing is also advisable., Courtroom Regulations, Cell phones, pagers and electronic devices must be turned off in the courtroom. You are not permitted to read newspapers or other materials in the courtroom. You are not permitted to bring food or beverages into the courtroom., If You Are Selected As A Juror, The trial judge will instruct you regarding the trial schedule, reporting times, any recesses, lunch arrangements, etc. The judge's instructions will take precedence over any general instructions given in the assembly area. You must wear your juror badge at all times, including during lunch., Other Factors Relating To Your Juror Service, The daily fee for petit jurors is $5 for the first 3 days and $40 for each day after 3 days. The daily fee for grand jurors is $5 for each day of service. Checks are processed on Friday. Your juror check will generally be received within 3 weeks. Check with your employer or your union representative, or read your employee handbook if you have questions about whether you will be compensated by your employer while serving as a juror., Employment Protection, Be aware that N.J.S.A. 2B:20-17 protects jurors from employment related retaliation and provides for the possibility of both criminal and civil sanctions., Term of Service, Petit jurors term of service is one week unless selected for a trial which will require your service for the duration of that trial. If not assigned to a trial or jury selection, you must call or check the website each evening prior to your service to see if you must report. A typical court day is from 9 AM to 4 PM. Once your service is completed, you will not be eligible to be selected again for 3 years., Smoking Policy, The courthouse is a non-smoking facility. If you leave the courthouse to smoke, you must inform jury staff so that we are aware of your location at all times., Failure to Report, Individuals who fail to respond to a jury summons or fail to report when summoned may be subject to penalties including fines. If you have forgotten to appear as scheduled for jury service, please contact the Jury Management Office immediately at 856-878-5050 ext. 18150 .
- Grand jury and State Grand Jury:, A Zoom link will be sent to your email the day before your summons date. Please check your email for the link and instructions., Petit jurors only:, This message can also be checked by calling 609-571-4610 . Your 5-digit order number is located on the back of your summons postcard near the barcode or at the top of the juror questionnaire near the barcode. All jurors who are not reporting for jury service should go to work or follow your normal routine until you are called to serve., Jurors assigned to a trial must report according to the judge's instructions. , , PETIT JURY REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2026:, All jurors must check their email for information regarding their status. Please check your spam folder if necessary. Thank you and have a pleasant evening. , The New Jersey Judiciary does not and has never asked for juror’s banking information or social security numbers over the phone, by email, or in person. Court officials will never ask for payment to avoid arrest for failure to report for jury duty. Anyone who has concerns about being approached inappropriately concerning jury duty should contact the county jury manager as well as local law enforcement., Juror Parking:, Free juror parking is located at 80 Hamilton Avenue (lot #1) in Trenton across the street from the Cure Insurance Arena. Jurors that are instructed by the judge to report in-person will be picked up in the parking lot by the Mercer County Sheriff’s bus beginning at 8:30 A.M. and dropped off in front of the courthouse. Jurors must present their juror summons (green postcard or other jury correspondence) in order to ride the bus. Unless instructed otherwise, once you arrive at the courthouse, proceed through security at the main entrance and take the elevator to the 2nd floor. Follow the signs on the 2nd floor to the jury assembly room. The jury shuttle bus runs continuously throughout the day. At the conclusion of jury service, the bus will drop jurors back off at the parking lot., Message from Assignment Judge Robert T. Lougy, Welcome to our court system. Your service as a juror is one of the most valuable contributions you can make to our government and to your community. The right to a trial by a jury of one's peers is guaranteed by our Constitution. A jury's decision must be fair and impartial in order to protect an individual's rights and interests, as well as the public's interest. Serving on a jury will give you an active role in your government, and by participating in the process, you will obtain a better understanding of the New Jersey judicial system. I trust your service will be a beneficial learning experience. I'm grateful for your contribution. Thank you for serving., Health and Safety, If you feel sick, do not report to the courthouse. Instead, contact your local jury management office contact your local jury management office to reschedule your service., Voluntary Demographic Information, The juror questionnaire includes three voluntary demographic questions. This information contact your local jury management office helps the Judiciary understand the diversity and representativeness of jury pools. Your responses to these questions are optional and will not affect your selection. , Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy, Advise the Jury Management Office if you require an accommodation in order to serve. You can reach the Jury Management Office by phone at 609-571-4200 ext. 74375 or by email at Merjury.Mailbox@njcourts.gov ., Juror Parking Directions, Mercer County Civil Courthouse 175 South Broad Street Trenton, New Jersey 08650-0068 609-571-4200 Mercer County Criminal Courthouse 400 South Warren Street Trenton, New Jersey 08650-0068 609-571-4200, Parking for Mercer County Courthouses, Free juror parking is located at 80 Hamilton Avenue across the street from the Cure Insurance Arena. Jurors will be picked up in the parking lot by the Mercer County Sheriff’s bus beginning at 8:30 A.M, and dropped off in front of the Courthouse. Jurors must present their juror badge in order to ride the bus. The Sheriff’s bus runs continuously throughout the day and will drop jurors back off at the parking lot upon the completion of their day., Dress Code, Jurors reporting for service should wear clothing appropriate for an appearance in court. Shorts, t-shirts, uniforms or clothing containing statements or offensive symbols are not permitted. All hats must be removed when in a courtroom. Comfortable clothing is also advisable., Courtroom Regulations, Cell phones, pagers and electronic devices must be turned off in the courtroom. You are not permitted to read newspapers or other materials in the courtroom. You are not permitted to bring food or beverages into the courtroom., If You Are Selected As A Juror, The trial judge will instruct you regarding the trial schedule, reporting times, any recesses, lunch arrangements, etc. The judge's instructions will take precedence over any general instructions given in the assembly area. You must wear your juror badge at all times, including during lunch., Other Factors Relating To Your Juror Service, The daily fee for petit jurors is $5 for the first 3 days and $40 for each day after 3 days. The daily fee for grand jurors is $5 for each day of service. Checks are processed on Friday. Your juror check will generally be received within 3 weeks. Check with your employer or your union representative, or read your employee handbook if you have questions about whether you will be compensated by your employer while serving as a juror., Employment Protection, Be aware that N.J.S.A. 2B:20-17 protects jurors from employment related retaliation and provides for the possibility of both criminal and civil sanctions., Term of Service, Petit jurors should be prepared to serve for one full trial, which may be more than a week . Trials vary in length. Some trials proceed for just one day and others last longer. The trial judge will estimate the length of the trial during jury selection. If you are sent to a courtroom and the jury selection process continues beyond your second day, you must return until you're selected to sit as a trial juror or the judge excuses you from serving on that trial. Those who are selected for trials finish their service at the conclusion of the trial. Once your service is completed, you should request to be excused if summoned again within three years., Smoking Policy, The courthouse is a non-smoking facility. If you leave the courthouse to smoke, you must inform jury staff so that we are aware of your location at all times., Failure to Report, Individuals who fail to respond to a jury summons or fail to report when summoned may be subject to penalties including fines. If you have forgotten to appear as scheduled for jury service, please contact the Jury Management Office immediately at 609-571-4200 ext. 74375 .
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