FAQ: Jury

How do I find out if a Jury is canceled?

What do I do if I cannot make the jury on the day assigned?

How long will Jury Duty last?

How do I find out if a Jury is canceled?

All prospective jurors call 937-333-7566 after 4:30 p.m. on the evening before your scheduled reporting date. A recorded message will advise you if you need to report for jury service. If you are not required to report for jury service because your jury has been canceled, there is no need to make any additional telephone calls. If you are selected for service on another jury, you will receive another jury summons.

Updated: May 16, 2001 TOP

What do I do if I cannot make the jury on the day assigned?

Pursuant to Ohio Law, no one is exempt from jury duty. If you have a circumstance or condition that you believe will cause a hardship for you to serve as required, you might be excused. Excuses can only be granted by the Judge assigned to this jury or his/her representative. You can determine the judge assigned to your jury case by reading the jury summons that you have received. To request to be excused from Jury Duty, call the Judge to whom you are assigned for trial:

Judge John S. Pickrel, 937-333-4345

Judge Dennis J. Greaney, 937-333-4342

Judge Daniel G. Gehres, 937-333-4366

Judge Bill C. Littlejohn, 937-333-4369

Judge Carl S. Henderson, 937-333-4350

Updated: April 14, 2004 TOP

How long will Jury Duty last?

All prospective jurors can expect to be present at court for at least a half day for jury selection process. If you are selected as a juror, expect that your service will last an additional one half to two days. On a rare occasion the jury may last longer.

Updated: April 30, 2001 TOP