You have been selected to serve as a juror for the courts of record in Westchester County. It is our distinct pleasure to welcome you to service, and we hope you will find the experience greatly satisfying and richly rewarding.
Effective January 1, 1996, there are no automatic or occupational exemptions
from jury service. The law does allow you one postponement. The request
must be made at least 5 court days prior to the term date on your
summons. Only one postponement will be granted and must include an alternate
date of service within (6) months or the Court will assign a date.
The request for this one postponement may be made by telephone,
(914) 995-4722, or mail and will be granted automatically. ABSOLUTELY
NO EXCUSES WILL BE CONSIDERED ON DATE SCHEDULED TO REPORT FOR SERVICE.
Please be aware that should you be selected for a jury, the trial
may last for several days or several weeks.
- Emergency: A second postponement may only be considered for a family or medical emergency.
- Matters of Conscience: An application to be excused based on matters of conscience should be handled during jury selection and determined by the judge.
- Request from Employer: We do not accept any request from an employer.
- Work Related Excuse: A work related excuse is not a valid reason for another postponement.
- Severe Financial Hardship: Pursuant to the Chief Administrative Rules, severe or undue hardship is based upon service as a juror for 5 or more consecutive days. Please make arrangements to report as directed, at which time you may make your application to the presiding judge.
- Student: As there are no exemptions, students must select an alternate date to serve during school recess.
If you have a disability and are in need of an accommodation, please
call
(914) 824-5600, or for a relay call, 1-800-662-1220
upon receipt of your notice.
We thank you for your time and energy in assisting us in our endeavors.
Sincerely,
FRANCES M. TURSI
Commissioner of Jurors