Commissioner of Jurors - (607) 216-6622
PARKING
Parking is available in the Cayuga Street Garage across from the Hotel Ithaca.
PERSONS WITH DISABILITY PARKING
One parking space is available in the police station parking lot adjacent to the city courthouse.
DOCUMENTS TO BRING FOR JURY SERVICE
Information Form: Bring your completed, signed juror information form which was sent with your summons.
SECURITY
All jurors are required to pass through metal detection screening for security reasons. Weapons of any kind and all sharp or dangerous instruments are prohibited in the City Courthouse. These items include all knives and everyday items such as scissors, pen knives and any sharp objects. These items will be confiscated and returned to you upon your exiting the building.
Cell phones must be turned off upon entering the courtroom and, if the case of deliberating juries, are not allowed in the juryroom.
Taking pictures is not allowed in the Courtroom and any professional photography equipment will be confiscated upon entering the building and returned upon exiting the building.
LENGTH OF SERVICE
Jurors are summoned for one trial only. City Court trials generally last from 1 to 2 days. However, in some instances, trials may last up to a week or more.
Instructions if you fail to check the message or appear
If you forget to check the message and/or appear for jury service as instructed, you should contact the Commissioner of Jurors for further instructions, as soon as possible. Commissioner of Jurors on NYCOURTS.GOV (607)216-6622.