Jury Service Information

As of January 1,1996, there are no longer any exemptions from jury service. The Jury Division is located at: 89-17 Sutphin Blvd, Room 244, Civil Court Building, Queens, NY. We are open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. (718-262-7223 or 718-262-7200)

One is not qualified to serve as a juror:

• If You Are Not an American Citizen
• If You Are Not a Resident of Queens
• If You Have Served on Jury Duty Within the Past 6 Years
• If You Have Been Convicted of a Felony

How to Apply for a Postponement or Excusal

Medical Conditions and Disability Accommodations

If You Are the Caregiver of a Child or Elderly Person

Information on Payment for Jury Service

If You Received Any of the Following:

• A Juror Subpoena, Failure to Respond
• A Green and White Judicial Court Hearing Subpoena
• A Red and White Non-Compliance Notice

If Your Summons Was Returned, requesting that you make a "Personal Appearance"

If You Are Currently Serving as a Juror, and Are Now Unable to Attend Jury Duty

More information on Queens County Jury Service, including your daily call-in message is available from www.nyjuror.gov.

Juror Qualification

If You Are Not an American Citizen

If you are not an American citizen, your name will be removed from the rolls as soon as you provide the jury office with one of the following proofs:
1. A photocopy of your Alien Registration Card (both sides)
2. A photocopy of your Work Authorization Card
3. A photocopy of your Visa
4. A photocopy of your Passport
Please mail proof, along with completed questionnaire or jury summons to:
Queens County Clerk-Jurors Division
89-17 Sutphin Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 262-7223

If You Are Not a Resident of Queens

If you are no longer a resident of Queens, your name will be removed from the rolls as soon as you provide the jury office with two of the following proofs:
1. A photocopy of your latest utility bill showing your name and current address
2. A photocopy of your current lease or mortgage.
3. A photocopy of your voters registration card showing your current address
Please mail proof, along with completed questionnaire or jury summons to:
Queens Division of Jurors
Civil Court Building
89-17 Sutphin Blvd, Room 244
Jamaica, NY 11435

(718) 262-7223

If You Have Served on Jury Duty Within the Past 6 Years

If you have served within the past 6 years, please submit your completed questionnaire, or juror summons, along with a copy of your Juror’s Proof of Service Certificate.
Please mail to:
Queens Division of Jurors
Civil Court Building,
89-17 Sutphin Blvd, Room 244
Jamaica, NY 11435

(718) 262-7223

If You Have Been Convicted of a Felony

If you have been convicted of a felony, please submit your completed questionnaire, or juror summons, along with proof of your felony conviction.
If you do not have proof of your felony conviction, you must obtain a Certificate of Disposition from the court in which you were sentenced.

Please mail to:
Queens Division of Jurors
Civil Court Building
89-17 Sutphin Blvd, Room 244
Jamaica, NY 11435

(718) 262-7223

How to Apply for a Postponement or Excusal

All applications for postponements must be submitted prior to the date of jury service. If the summons indicates that you have had a prior postponement, or that you were absent the last time you were called, it is important that you report for jury service as indicated on your summons.
If you have had no prior postponements, and would like to automatically file for your first postponement, you may postpone by phone at 1-800-449-2819, or by visiting the web at: www.nyjuror.gov, or by mailing a completed and signed summons; parts A & B.
If you are requesting to be excused from jury service due to a language problem, you must appear in person on the date and time you are summoned. Further instructions will be given to you at that location.

Students must send a letter from the Bursar’s Office indicating current semester and expected date of graduation. Submit a date when you have three weeks available and no scheduled classes.
If deceased, send copy of decedent’s death certificate, obituary, or other official certification.
If in the military, proof of military service.

Medical Conditions and Disability Accommodations

If you have a medical condition that prevents you from serving as a juror, please call (718) 262-7223.
If you have a disability and are in need of special accommodations, please call (718) 262-7223
TTY (800) 421-1220

If You Are the Care giver of a Child or Elderly Person

If you are the primary care giver of a child or elderly person, you may request a postponement by returning your completed questionnaire or summons, along with a copy of the birth certificate of your youngest child, or a doctor's note stating the condition of the person being cared for, and that you are the main Caregiver of that person.
In addition, if employed, a letter from the employer verifying days and hours of employment is required.
If your summons or questionnaire is not fully completed and signed, your application cannot be considered, and will be returned to you.

Mail your completed summons with the appropriate documentation to:
Queens Division of Jurors
Civil Court Building
89-17 Sutphin Blvd, Room 244
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 262-7223

Information on Payment for Jury Service

Jurors whose employers pay their salary during their entire jury service, will not be paid a jury fee by the state.
An employer of a juror, who has more than 10 employees, must pay at least $40.00 for each of the first three days of jury service.
Jurors, whose employers have more than 10 employees and do not pay their salary or wages after the third day of jury service, will be paid by the state at the rate of $40.00 per day, for the days not paid by their employer.
Jurors, whose employers have 10 or less employees and do not pay their employees while they serve, will be paid by the state, $40.00 for each day of attendance.
Checks for jury service are mailed by the Office of the State Comptroller, within six
weeks of completion of service.

• Non-Compliance Notice (red & white)
• Court Hearing (green & white)

Please appear in person as indicated on the notice..
If you are physically unable to appear, please call 718-262-7223

If Your Summons Was Returned, requesting that you make a "Personal Appearance", please appear as indicated.

If You Are Currently Serving as a Juror, and Are Now Unable to Attend Jury Duty

If you are serving as a juror now, and are unable to attend today, please call the location where you are serving. The locations are as follows:

89-17 Sutphin Blvd (718) 262 7202
120-55 Queens Blvd (718) 298 0621
25-10 Court Square (718) 298 0624
Grand Jury A (718) 298 1734
Grand Jury B (718) 298 1735