- It is ORDERED that retired Superior Court Judge Harold U. Johnson, Jr., serving on recall pursuant to N.J.S.A. 43:6A-13 by the Court's Order of March 3, 2025, in addition to the assignments set forth in that Order, is hereby additionally temporarily assigned to the Family Division of Superior Court in Vicinage 1 (Atlantic and Cape May Counties), effective immediately and until further order. Document Date: Feb. 25, 2026 Publish Date: Feb. 25, 2026 Download Notice
- File Order - Recall Judge Harold U. Johnson, Jr. - Additional Assignment on Recall to Vicinage 1 Family Division
- CUMBERLAND COUNTY JURY REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 23, 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 00322 up to and including Pool Order Number 00564 , are scheduled to report to the Superior Courthouse Jury Management Office on the 2nd Floor, Room A242 on, Thursday, February 26th, 2026 @ 12:30pm., Jurors with pool order numbers, 00565, and above are on call for the remainder of the week. If you provided contact information you will receive a text/email with reporting instructions. 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. Jurors who are currently in trial please continue to follow the reporting instructions of the trial judge and/or our texts and emails. There is a free parking garage located at 115 Vine St. 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 .
- Message for Morris County Petit and Grand Jurors. Please read the entire message carefully. Jury Management office hours are Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. We will respond to any and all messages within 24 business hours. In the event of court closings, all jurors should call 862-397-5700 / 862-397-5621 or visit our website at www.njcourts.gov If you have completed the juror qualification questionnaire and watched the online orientation, specific reporting instructions will be emailed to you the evening before your summons date. Please read the email and the attachments thoroughly. Check your spam or junk folder in the event it was diverted there. All jurors scheduled for Thursday, February 26th, 2026, with a jury order number 00004 through and including 00321 must report onsite. Check –in begins promptly at 8:30 AM. Reporting instructions have been emailed to you. Jurors who did not submit and confirm their questionnaire at least four (4) days prior to jury service will not receive reporting information and therefore, must contact the Jury Management office for assistance at mrsjury.mailbox@njcourts.gov or call 862-397-5700 ext. 75060. , Grand Jurors, : Please follow the instructions sent to you directly by the Jury Management office via email. If you have any further questions, please feel free to email us at mrsjury.mailbox@njcourts.gov or call 862-397-5700 ext. 75060. 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. Thank you for your willingness to serve as a juror and participating in this vital role of our justice system., Message from Assignment Judge Stuart A. Minkowitz, Welcome to jury duty. Jurors serve an indispensable function in civil and criminal trials. The jury system in this country is constitutionally mandated and serves to protect and promote the rights of civil litigants and criminal defendants. 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 862-397-5700 ext. 75060 or by email at Mrsjury.Mailbox@njcourts.gov, Juror Parking Directions, Morris County Courthouse Washington and Court Streets Morristown, New Jersey 07960-0910 862-397-5700 Entrance to the Court House is located on Court Street, directly across from the Morris County Administration and Records Building., Parking for Morris County Court House - JURORS ONLY, Free parking for jurors is provided in the garage at the Hyatt Regency Morristown Directions Headquarters Hyatt Hotel on Speedwell Avenue (Route 202 North). This is the only parking garage that we pay for. Please bring your parking ticket with you to the Jury Office for validation. If you choose to park in another garage you are responsible to pay for your parking. Please do not park your car at a meter. Jurors will not be permitted to leave the courtroom to replenish the meter and we are unable to reimburse you if you get a parking ticket A one way Sheriff’s shuttle bus service is available to jurors in the morning only. Pick-up is between 8:00-8:15 a.m. in front of the movie theater on Speedwell Avenue. It does not return jurors to the garage in the afternoon., Parking for Morris County Court House - COURT USERS, Metered parking available closest to the Court House is located on Ann Street, Cattano Avenue, Western Avenue and Schuyler Place. Parking garage entrances closest to the Court House are located on Cattano Avenue and Schuyler Place (Ann Bank Garage)., 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 summoned for a minimum of one day or one full trial. As such, jurors who are not selected to serve on a trial by the end of the day, will have completed their jury service. If you are sent to a courtroom and the jury selection process continues beyond your one day, you will have to return until the judge excuses you from serving as a juror on that trial. Those who are selected for trials, finish their service at the conclusion of the trial. Trials vary in length. Some trials proceed for just one day and others last longer. The trial judge will provide an estimate regarding the length of the trial at the beginning of jury selection. 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 862-397-5700 ext. 75060 The New Jersey Judiciary does not and has never asked for personal identifiers 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.
- Instructions for Petit Jurors for the week of February 23, 2026, Petit Jurors: Jury service is complete for all jurors for the week of February 23, 2026. Service is complete for a minimum of 3 years. Contact the Jury Management Office with any questions at , MONJURY.mailbox@njcourts.gov, or 732-358-8700 ext. 87075. General FAQ juror information is available at njcourts.gov 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. The New Jersey Judiciary does not and has never asked for juror 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 Management office or local law enforcement. MONMOUTH COUNTY JURY OFFICE Monjury.mailbox@njcourts.gov, Message from Assignment Judge Marc C. Lemieux, Welcome to jury duty. Thank you for serving as a juror, representing the community that is Monmouth County . Jurors are an important part of our justice system and jury trials are a key protection within that system. It is an honor to participate as a juror, as well as a civic responsibility. 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. Advise the Jury Management Office if you require an accommodation in order to serve. You can reach the Jury Management Office by phone at 732-358-8700 ext. 87075 or by email at Monjury.Mailbox@njcourts.gov ., Juror Parking Directions, Monmouth County Courthouse 71 Monument Street Freehold, New Jersey 07728 732-358-8700 Public parking areas are located directly behind the Courthouse. Please do not park on the street or you will risk a ticket and is severely restricted., Public Transportation:, Public transportation to the Monmouth County Courthouse is available via several bus routes operated by NJ TRANSIT and Monmouth County. Direct bus service to the courthouse is available on selected local county routes serving Asbury Park, Red Bank and Marlboro. Additional regional bus routes connect New York City, Newark, Old Bridge, Lakewood and Toms River to the Freehold Centre Bus Terminal located at Broad, Throckmorton and West Main Streets (at the railroad tracks) in Freehold Borough; just a few blocks from the Courthouse. Local routes require exact fare but accept dollar bills and most U.S. coins. The following provides an overview of service on these routes:, Local Bus Routes: , Route Name: 833, Operator(s): NJ TRANSIT Service Between: Red Bank, Red Bank Rail Station, Shrewsbury, Lincroft, Brookdale College, Colts Neck, Monmouth County Human Services Building, Freehold Borough, Freehold Raceway Mall Hours of Operation: 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM - Weekdays Only Serves Courthouse: Yes. Bus Stop Near Entrance Disabled Passengers: Request lift equipped bus by 4:00 PM day before trip - 732-922-3034 (732) 922 - 3034 ., Route Name: 836, Operator(s): NJ TRANSIT Service Between: Asbury Park, Asbury Park Transportation Center, Neptune Township, Jersey Shore Medical Center, Wall Township, Howell Township, Freehold Township, Monmouth County Human Services Building, Freehold Borough, Monmouth County Courthouse, Freehold Raceway Mall, Centra State Medical Center Hours of Operation: 5:30 AM to 12:00 AM - Weekdays, Weekends and Most Holidays Serves Courthouse: Yes. Bus Stop Near Entrance Disabled Passengers: Request lift equipped bus by 4:00 PM day before trip - 732-922-3034 (732) 922 - 3034 ., Route Name: Marlboro - Freehold Raceway Mall Shuttle, Operator(s): Laidlaw Transit, Inc. Service Between: Marlboro Plaza, Marlboro Greens, Covered Bridge, Monmouth County Library, Manalapan Mall, Greenbriar, Manalapan Senior Center, Monmouth County Courthouse, Freehold Centre, Hudson Manor, Applewood Estates, Wyndham Place, Raintree, Freehold Raceway Mall Hours of Operation: 8:45 AM to 7:00 PM - Weekdays Only - Limited Service Serves Courthouse: Yes. Bus Stop Near Entrance Disabled Passengers: Request lift equipped bus by 4:00 PM day before trip - 732-431-6480 (732) 431 - 6480 ., New Jersey Transit:, New Jersey Transit Bus Information - NJ Transit http://www.njtransit.com/ Laidlaw Transit, Inc. - 732-536-3485 732-536-3485 Monmouth County Transportation Information Center - 732-780-1121 732-780-1121 Monmouth County Division of Transportation - 732-431-6485 732-431-6485, 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, Effective November 9, 2020, petit jurors are on call for 1 trial. You must call or check the website each evening after 5:00 pm during your service to obtain instructions regarding whether and what time you must report to the courthouse the next day. If you are required to report, you must bring the summons postcard and a form of photo identification. If you are selected, you must remain for the duration of jury selection and the trial. After your service is complete, you will not be summoned to serve as a juror 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 732-358-8700 ext. 87075
- 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 THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 23, 2026:, No jurors are needed. We would like to express our appreciation and thanks to all jurors for your jury service to the Mercer County Superior Court Petit Jury System for the week of February 23. Your term of jury service has now been completed. Jurors on current trials must continue checking their email for instructions. Thank you and have a pleasant weekend. , 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 .
- REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR PETIT JURORS SCHEDULED FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 23, 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 #00517-#00767, please report to the Ocean County Superior Court, Jury Management Office on Thursday, February 26th, 2026 at 8:30 a.m., CONFIRMED PETIT JURORS #00768-#01800, you are not required to participate in jury selection on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Please resume your normal activities. However, you may be needed on Friday, February 27, 2026. You will receive further reporting instructions on Thursday afternoon., Jurors in trial with Judge Vicari please follow the instructions that were sent by email and text., Jurors in selection with Judge Fritch please follow the instructions given to you by the Judge. , 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 .