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:
- A photocopy of your Alien Registration Card (both sides)
- A photocopy of your Work Authorization Card
- A photocopy of your Visa
- A photocopy of your Passport
Please mail proof, along with completed questionnaire or jury summons to:
Kings County Clerk's Office
Supreme Court Building
360 Adams Street - Room 156
Brooklyn, NY 11201
 If You Are Not a Resident of Brooklyn
If you are no longer a resident-of Brooklyn, your name will be removed from the rolls as soon as you provide the jury office with one of the following proofs:
- A photocopy of your latest utility bill showing your name and current address
- A photocopy of your current lease
- A photocopy of your voters registration card showing your current address
Please mail proof, along with completed questionnaire or jury summons to:
Kings County Clerk's Office
Supreme Court Building
360 Adams Street – Room 156
Brooklyn, NY 11201
If You Have Served on Jury Duty Within the Past 4 Years
If you have served within the past 4 years, please submit your completed questionnaire, or juror summons, along with a copy of your Proof of Jury Service.
Please mail to:
Kings County Clerk's Office
Supreme Court Building
360 Adams Street – Room 156
Brooklyn, NY 11201
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, and you were convicted in New York State:
Please Report to:
Kings County Clerk's Office
Supreme Court Building
360 Adams Street, Room 156
Brooklyn, NY 11201
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 on the date the summons indicates.
If you have had no prior postponements, and would like to automatically file for your first postponement now, you can by phone at 1-800-449-2819.
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 the location where you are summoned.
Medical Conditions and Disability Accommodations
If you have a medical condition that prevents you from serving as a juror, please call 347-404-9798.
If you have a disability and are in need of special accommodations, please call 347-404-9798 or tty 718-643-3266.
If You Are the Caregiver of a Child or Elderly Person
If you are the main caregiver 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.
Unfortunately, if your summons or questionnaire is not filled out completely, it will not be possible to consider your application, and it will be returned to you.
Mail your completed summons with the appropriate documentation to:
The Kings County Clerk
Supreme Court Building
360 Adams Street -
Room 156
Brooklyn, NY 11201
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.
Jurors are no longer paid by the state for their daily transportation costs.
All checks, if any, for jury service, will be mailed to you by the office of the state comptroller within six weeks after completion of your service.
If You Received Any of the Following
- A Juror Subpoena, Failure to Respond
- A Green and White Judicial Court Hearing Subpoena
- Red and White Non-Compliance Notice
Please appear in person at the place and time stated in the letter.
Please appear at the place and time stated on the notice.
If you are physically unable to appear, please call 347-404-9768.
If Your Summons Was Returned, Stamped "Personal Appearance Required"
Please appear in person to respond to any letter you receive that states "Personal Appearance Required."
Please appear at the place and time stated in the letter.
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:
| Location |
Phone Number |
| 360 Adams Street |
347-404-9856 |
| 320 Jay Street |
347-404-9850 |
| 141 Livingston Street |
347-404-9882 |
| Grand Jury |
347-296-1863 |
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