General Information
Security Measures prohibit the following in the Courthouse and facilities:
Firearms, Knives, Scissors, Pepper Spray, and all devices with the ability
to record audio, still images, or video (e.g. cell phones).Court Officers will
confiscate them. They must be vouchered until the conclusion of the owner's
court business.
EMERGENCY MESSAGE
PLEASE BE AWARE: The NYS Court System does not ask prospective jurors for financial information such as credit card, bank account or personal information such as the names and ages of your family members. Do not provide this kind of information to anyone claiming to represent the court system. If you receive this type of request, please contact our office during normal business hours of 8 AM to 5 PM at 914-824-5600.
Court
Hours:
The Commissioner of Jurors office is open 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Inclement
Weather:
In case of inclement weather, listen to your local radio stations WFAS, WHUD,
or WVOX or call (914) 995-3206 or (914) 995-3208 after 7:00 a.m. for any
cancellation or court delays.
Parking:
Juror parking is located directly across from the courthouse on
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Parking is limited and on a first
come basis. For security reasons, a court officer will be stationed
at the gate and will request to see your summons before allowing
you in the jurors parking area. You should arrive early to be
sure parking is available. If the juror's parking lot is full,
you MUST park in a metered parking area AT YOUR OWN EXPENSE. Please
bring quarters in the event you need to park in a metered spot.
Due to the Clean Air Act and the limited parking available, please
use mass transit if at all possible. If handicapped parking space
is required, please call 995-3200, in advance, for instructions.
Attire:
Proper dress attire is required (no shorts, tank tops or halters,
etc.)
Meals:
There are vending machines for coffee, bagels, sandwiches, etc.
located in the lounge. There are many restaurants within walking
distance on Main St., Martine Ave. & Mamaroneck Ave. The Galleria
is located right across the street in which the food court offers
a variety of foods.
Verification of attendance:
Upon request jurors may obtain a certificate of service as attendance
verification for their employer or Federal Court. More
specific information can be found in the F.A.Q.
section
or by calling 995-4722.
NOTE: Pursuant to Section 519 of the Judiciary Law, jurors have a right to be absent from employment. Violation of this by employer is criminal contempt of court and is a punishable offense, see Judiciary Law §750.