- Greeting Jurors, Petit jurors originally summoned for Wednesday, March 4, 2026, must report in-person for jury service at 8:45 a.m. Please check email/spam for jury reporting information. All jurors that have already reported in-person for jury service and are assigned to a judge, please follow the judge's instructions. All petit and grand jurors summoned for jury service, please complete your online questionnaire at www.njcourts.gov/mjs . Please have your participant number available. You will receive information via email the day prior to your jury service after 3:30 p.m. with further instructions for the date of service or you may call the jury reporting phone line at 973-776-9783 to hear a recorded jury reporting message after 5:30 p.m. Term of Service is two days or one trial. Answers to frequently asked questions about jury service can be found at https://www.njcourts.gov/jurors/faq https://www.njcourts.gov/jurors/faq Please be advised that jurors will not be able to confirm their service the Friday before their summons date. Please contact the Jury Management Office for assistance. In addition, you may request a one-time rescheduling for up to 12 months for extreme hardship, you may also update and modify information by completing your online questionnaire. Please contact the Jury Management Office during business hours Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. excluding State holidays should you have any questions preferably by email at ESX-jury.mailbox@njcourts.gov or 973-776-9300 ext. 56887. For in-person reporting, please report at 8:45 a.m. (unless informed otherwise) to the Jury Management Office located at 50 West Market Street Room 150 Veterans Courthouse, Newark, NJ 07102. The building opens to the public at 8:00 a.m. Free parking is available. Please bring parking ticket inside for validation. Parking lot located at the intersection of 19 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ and Howard Street.(click link for directions https://maps.app.goo.gl/HwtrYZyRCuysFkY57 . However, please confirm accuracy of directions on your device). All persons will be screened upon entering the building. Please be advised that glass containers and certain metal objects are not allowed. You may wear a mask if you choose to. You may also bring reading material and/or laptop if you wish. Also, there is a cafeteria on the premise. No microwave is available. 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 do not report for jury service if you are sick or not feeling well. Please call or email jury management to reschedule. Thank you for your willingness to serve!, Message from Assignment Judge Avion M. Benjamin, Welcome. Thank you for serving as an Essex County juror. Your service is a vital part of the justice system in our form of democracy and will be an important contribution to your fellow citizens. 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 973-776-9300 ext. 56887 or by email at Esx-jury.Mailbox@njcourts.gov ., Juror Parking Directions, Essex County Veterans Courthouse 50 West Market Street Newark, New Jersey 07102 973-776-9300 Free parking is available only in the designated juror parking area - please bring your parking ticket to the Jury Management Office for validation., 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 two days or one trial. This means, if after serving two days and you are not involved in the jury selection process, your jury service will be complete., 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 973-776-9300 ext. 56887
- Reporting Instructions for the week of, March 2, 2026, ., Petit Jurors, Jurors with Order numbers , 00001- 01078, , please follow the directions of the court. Jurors with Order numbers , 01079-01337, , are to report, , at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, March 4th, 2026. Jurors with Order numbers, 01338-01700, , are excused for March 4th, 2026. Check back on Wednesday after 5PM for Thursday's reporting instructions. Please report to work or follow your regular routine and do not report to the courthouse. , Grand Jurors:, Please follow the instructions for your panel., State Grand Jurors:, Please follow the instructions you have been given. If you have any questions, please call 609-571-4497., All Jurors:, Thank you very much for your willingness to serve as a juror and for helping the Judiciary continue to provide this vital function of our justice system. Our office hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:30AM to 4:30PM. , In case of inclement weather, please call 609-288-9500 for updated information on closings or delayed openings before coming to the courthouse., Juror Scam Warning:, 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., Message from Assignment Judge Terrence R. Cook, 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 or by email at ., Juror Parking Directions, Parking is available in the Jurors' Parking Lot on Rancocas Road (between High Street and King Street) or on either side of Park Drive. NOTE: The Shoppers' Parking lot on Rancocas Road between High Street and Park Drive is one hour parking only. You may park in the municipal lots, if needed. Please do not park illegally in any lot or you will risk a ticket. Jurors with disabilities should seek assistance from Parking Security in the employee lot located on King Street., 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 on call for 1 week. You must call or check the website each evening prior to your service to see if you must report. If you are selected, you must remain for the duration of the jury selection process and the trial. 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 609-288-9500 ext. 38031
- Reporting Instructions for jurors summonsed on March 4, 2026 , If you are assigned to a trial or are asked to return for continuation of jury selection, you MUST follow the Judge's reporting instructions., , PETIT JURORS:, Juror Order # 00001-00294, are required to report are required to report to, Courtroom 42, at the Hall of Justice in Camden at the corner of 5th street and Martin Luther King Blvd on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at, 8:15 a.m., , Juror Order, # 00295-01000 Your service is complete for 3 years., GRAND JURORS:, SWORN GRAND JURORS, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR VIRTUAL REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS Thank you very much for your willingness to serve as a juror and for helping the Judiciary continue to provide this vital function of our justice system during these extraordinary times. 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., Message from Assignment Judge Steven J. Polansky, As a juror you play a critical role in our justice system by assuring that disputes are resolved fairly and impartially. The foundation of our justice system requires the service of impartial members of the community. I understand that jury service often is an inconvenience and appreciate your willingness to serve. I am sure that through your experience as a juror, you will gain valuable insights into the operation of our civil and criminal justice system. 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, Camden County Hall of Justice 101 South 5th Street Camden, New Jersey 08103 856-650-9100, Parking for Camden County Hall of Justice, Free parking is available for jurors at the juror parking lot, located one block from the Hall of Justice at Parking lot on 100 3rd Street 100 S. 3rd St . (on the corner of Martin Luther King Blvd. and 3rd St.) Take Martin Luther King Blvd. to 3rd Street and make a right. The parking lot will be on your left. Please have your juror information available to show the attendant upon entering the lot., Public Transportation to Camden County Hall of Justice, The PATCO Hi-Speedline stops at Broadway and City Hall stations, one block from the Hall of Justice. NJ Transit stops at Broadway Station or City Hall., 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, Please be advised that the term of service for petit jurors is one day or for the duration of one trial if selected. If you are not selected on your date of service and not told by the trial judge to return the following day to complete jury selection, your term of service is completed that day. Once your service is completed, you may 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 856-650-9085 .
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- CUMBERLAND COUNTY JURY REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 02, 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 00284 up to and including Pool Order Number 00464 , are scheduled to report to the Superior Courthouse Jury Management Office on the 2nd Floor, Room A242 on, Wednesday, March 4th, 2026 @ 9am., Jurors with pool order numbers 00465 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. 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. 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. Jurors who are currently in trial please continue to follow the reporting instructions of the trial judge and/or our texts and emails. , 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 PETIT & GRAND JURORS, , JURY SERVICE IS ONE WEEK OR ONE TRIAL UNTIL 4:30PM, , PETIT JURORS SCHEDULED TO THE FOLLOWING DATES MUST REPORT TO THE 4TH FLOOR OF THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING AT 8:30AM., PLEASE HAVE YOUR GREEN SUMMONS OR PAPER QUESTIONNAIRE AND PHOTO I.D. AVAILABLE UPON CHECKING IN., , MARCH 02—ORDER # 00001—00715 , MARCH 03—ORDER # 00716—01809, MARCH 04—ORDER # 01810—02667 YOUR SERVICE IS COMPLETE AS INFORMED VIA EMAIL. , MARCH 05—ORDER # 02668—03060 YOUR SERVICE IS COMPLETE AS INFORMED VIA EMAIL., , ORDER #03061 AND HIGHER, YOUR SERVICE IS COMPLETE AS INFORMED VIA EMAIL., , PETIT JURORS ON TRIAL OR IN THE MIDST OF JURY SELECTION WITH A JUDGE(S) MUST FOLLOW THE JUDGE’S INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING WHEN THEY ARE TO RETURN TO THE COURTHOUSE., , GRAND JURORS CONFIRMED FOR THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4TH, PLEASE FOLLOW THE EMAILED INSTRUCTIONS AS DIRECTED., Please check your emails, including junk and spam folders periodically for updates. , In the event of inclement weather or an emergency court closing, please visit the website: http://www.njcourts.gov or call 201-748-4410 @ 7:15 A.M., Please note:, Jurors may enter the building through the main entrance on Newark Avenue or the side entrance on Central Avenue. The building is in a restricted parking zone. If you do not have a Zone 2 Permit, please read all the signs to avoid parking tickets and park in a legitimate space on the streets in the area. The permit does not cover parking meters. After checking in, request a Zone 2 permit. Zone 2 parking permits will not prevent you from receiving a ticket or having your vehicle being booted for violating parking regulations, such as street cleaning. You will be given instructions and time to place the permit in your car. Please note that parking lots are privately owned and will require that you pay a daily fee. The courts do not reimburse for incurred fees. Jurors must wear clothing appropriate for a court appearance. Uniforms, or clothing displaying statements or offensive symbols are not permitted. For security reasons, jurors may not bring sharp objects, video, and camera equipment, etc. into the courthouse. For your convenience, Wireless Internet is available for personal laptops. Jurors who did not complete or submit their questionnaire 4 days prior to their service date, will not receive reporting information and therefore must contact the jury management office to reschedule. Answers to frequently asked questions about jury service in New Jersey can be found at https://www.njcourts.gov/jurors/faq The New Jersey Judiciary does not and has never asked for jurors’ 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. SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 8:30AM-4:30PM VIA EMAIL AT: HUDJURY.MAILBOX@NJCOURTS.GOV OR CALL 201-748-4400 EXT 60560. Thank you for your cooperation., Message from Assignment Judge David B. Katz, Welcome to jury duty and thank you in advance for your deeply appreciated and necessary participation in the operation of both the civil and criminal courts here in Hudson County . The Jury Manager and her staff will do all that they can to make your term of jury service instructive, rewarding and enjoyable. Again, sincere thanks for your attendance and cooperation. 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 201-748-4400 ext. 60560 or by email at Hudjury.Mailbox@njcourts.gov ., Juror Parking Directions, Hudson County Administration Bldg 595 Newark Avenue Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 201-748-4400, Please note: , Jurors may enter the building through the main entrance on Newark Avenue or the side entrance on Central Avenue. In the event of inclement weather, jurors should call 201-748-4410 201-748-4410 or access Unscheduled Court Closings court closings to check for closings and cancellations at Hudson County facilities. The building is in a restricted parking zone. If you do not have a Zone 2 Permit, please read all the signs to avoid parking tickets and park in a legitimate space on the streets in the area. After checking in, request a Zone 2 permit. The permit does not cover parking meters nor does it cover the area of Hoboken Avenue between Baldwin and Central Avenues. Zone 2 parking permits will not prevent you from receiving a ticket or having your vehicle being booted for violating parking regulations, such as street cleaning. You will be given instructions and time to place the permit in your car. Parking is limited in the Courthouse area. The nearest paid parking lots are at the corners of Newark and Oakland Aves. (across from the Admin Bldg.), Hoboken Aves. (approximately 2 blocks away), and Summit and Pavonia Aves. There are also several lots in the vicinity of Journal Square. Please note that parking lots are privately owned and will require that you pay a daily fee. The courts do not reimburse for incurred fees. Jurors must wear clothing appropriate for a court appearance. Uniforms or clothing displaying statements or offensive symbols are not permitted. For security reasons, jurors may not bring sharp objects, video and camera equipment, etc. into the courthouse. For your convenience, Wireless Internet is available for personal laptops. If you have any questions regarding your jury service, please call our office Monday through Friday at between the hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm., 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 201-748-4400 ext. 60560 .
- This message is for Petit Jurors summoned for service the week beginning, March 2, 2026, , in Somerset County: Thank you for being available to serve as a petit juror in Somerset County the week beginning, March 2, 2026., Your service is no longer required, and you are released for the week. For the remainder of your jury service term, please report to your place of employment or follow your normal routine. This satisfies your jury service requirement for a period of (3) years. The Judges and Jury Management Office would like to thank you for your time and availability. You can reach us by email to somjury.mbx@njcourts.gov . or call 908 332-7700 Extension 13025 For reporting messages please call 908-332-7722. Option 1 Thank you. , IN THE EVENT OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, INFORMATION ON COURT CLOSINGS AND DELAYED OPENINGS CAN BE FOUND AT: , Unscheduled Court Closings, Unscheduled Court Closings | NJ Courts, (njcourts.gov). , 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. , , GRAND JURORS ONLY:, Current Seated Grand Jurors should follow the provided schedule for Panels A or B. _______________________________________________________________________________________ For Grand jurors summoned for, Wednesday, February 11, 2026, . Only Grand Jurors with Order Number, 6, through and including number, 593, must report onsite for Grand Jury service on , Wednesday, February 11,2026 at 8:15 AM, . Reporting information will be emailed directly to those jurors in this range. All other Grand Jurors with Juror Order Numbers above, 593, ; Do not report for jury service on , Wednesday, February 11, 2026, . You should report to your place of employment or follow your normal routine. This will satisfy your jury service requirement for a minimum of 3 years. To contact the Jury Management Office please call 908-332-7700 Ext. 13025 or e-mail somjury.mbx@njcourts.gov. The Somerset County Superior Court Judges and Jury Management staff thank you for your time and availability to serve. Thank you., Message from Assignment Judge Michael V. Cresitello, Thank you for serving the Somerset 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 908-332-7700 ext. 13025 or by email at Somjury.mbx@njcourts.gov ., Juror Parking Directions, Somerset County Courthouse 20 North Bridge Street Somerville, New Jersey 08876 908-332-7700 Bernie Field Parking Garage Bernie Field Parking Garage Free parking is provided to Jurors in the Bernie Field Parking Garage, located on East High Street near the corner of Grove Street. There is access to the Administration Building directly from the parking deck on the GREEN level. To access the Courthouse, walk through the Administration Building to the Grove St. exit, and the Courthouse is located directly across Grove Street. The entrance to both the main Courthouse and the Historic Courthouse is on North Bridge Street (proceed LEFT around the Historic Courthouse). We recommend that you arrive early for jury service to allow ample time to park, and to ensure availability of parking spots. *** Street parking is also available in the area. Along Main St., on either side of Davenport St. and along the streets immediately surrounding the Courthouse, street parking is metered. Most city-run parking lots in the area also have metered spaces., 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 on-call for five days or one trial. You must check the juror reporting message by calling or check the message above on Friday evening after 5:00 P.M. for Monday’s reporting instructions. These instructions will include a reporting time for jurors who are required to appear for jury service. You must also check the message on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings of your reporting week after 5:00 P.M. for the next day’s reporting instructions. If your number is within the range to report, you must report the next day. If you are chosen for the selection process of a trial you must remain until the selection is completed. You are required to serve no more than once every 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 908-332-7700 ext. 13025 .