There are NO automatic exemptions or disqualifications.
If your jury summons indicates you have been previously postponed, you must serve on the date indicated on your summons.
Office Info
Commissioner of Jurors
225 Griffing Ave.
Riverhead, NY 11901
Phone: 631-852-2305
TDD: 1-800-662-1220
Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Juror Information
Daily Call-In Message, Reporting & Other Important Juror Information
Juror Compensation
Pursuant to law, the state will pay jurors a fee of $72 for each day of physical attendance with the following exceptions:
- Exception #1: Jurors who are employed CANNOT be paid a jury fee for any day(s) on which they will receive regular wages unless their regular wage is less than $72. In that case, the state will pay the difference between the jurors’ wage and the $72 fee.
- Exception #2: Jurors who work for an employer with more than 10 employees MUST be paid, by their employer, at least $72 or their regular daily wage - whichever is less - for each of the first three days* of service. If a juror’s daily wage is less than $72, the state will pay the difference between the jurors wage and the $72 fee for the first three days of service.
*Note: The obligation of the employer to pay only applies if the juror is serving on jury duty on a regular scheduled work day. If not, the state pays the daily fee of $72. If you have any further questions concerning juror per diem, call your local Juror Information Office.
Directions
Cohalan Court Complex - Central Islip
LI Expressway (East and West) Exit 56 South on Route 111 to Wheeler Road to Carleton Avenue (County Road 17). Make a left turn on Belt Drive South. Follow signs into the Cohalan Court Complex.
Southern State Parkway (From East) Exit 43A (East Islip-Central Islip) Make left at the light. Proceed to the next traffic light (Carleton Avenue). Make a right turn and follow the signs to the Cohalan Court Complex on your right.
Southern State Parkway (From West) Exit 43A (East Islip-Central Islip) North on Carleton Avenue (County Road 17). At second light, make a right turn onto Belt Drive South. Follow signs into the Cohalan Court Complex.
Sunrise Highway to Carleton Avenue (County Road 17) North. Cross over Southern State Parkway, Cohalan Court Complex is on right hand side. Follow signs to entrance.
Arthur M. Cromarty Criminal Court Complex/Supreme Court Building - Riverhead
LI Expressway to Exit 71. Make right onto Route 24. Follow road until you see directory signs to either building. Supreme Court Building/Griffing Avenue signs on the left side of road, and Criminal Courts Building signs on the right side of the road.
Sunrise Highway to Exit 61 North (County Road 51) continue to Arthur M. Cromarty Criminal Courts Building on left hand side. Follow signs to Supreme Court/Griffing Avenue.
Public transportation
Riverhead/Central Islip
By Bus: Contact the Suffolk County Office of Transportation at 631-852-5200 for schedule and fare information.
By Train: Contact the Long Island Railroad at 631-231-5477 or online at www.mta.info/lirr for schedule and fare information.
Postponements
All applications for postponements must be made prior to your date of service.
You can apply for your first postponement by web, telephone, or mail.
Hardships / Excusals
Excuses are rarely granted and documentation/proof is necessary. If granted, excuse periods may not exceed 24 months. Medical, caregiver, financial, and full time student excuses require proof.
Please mail the required proof along with the original signed Jury Summons (Part A) to:
Commissioner of Jurors
225 Griffing Ave.
Riverhead, NY 11901
Required Proof
- Medical: A signed statement from a licensed physician that indicates your condition and how long it is expected the condition will exist.
- Caregivers: Children under the age of 16: Copies of birth certificates, an explanation as to why you cannot make arrangements for care to be provided by another during the period of jury service and if employed, documentation verifying your hours employed.
- Other Caregivers: Doctor's note detailing patient's diagnosis and verification of caregiver's services.
- Financial: Current Tax Forms showing your financial status, documentation showing present employment status (wages, hours, etc.) and any document showing your inability to provide support for you or your family as a result of jury service. Please note this excusal is only for jurors suffering a severe financial hardship. There are no excusals solely for loss of income.
- Full Time Students: Copy of student ID card or copy of current full time school schedule.
All Others: If you feel that it is impossible for you to serve as a juror and wish to be excused from service, you must submit documentary proof of the reason why. Please call our information line at 1-800-449-2819 to receive information about the proof you must provide.
We will only notify you if your request was denied.