Fulton County Courts
JURY INFORMATION
Daily Call-In Message
GENERAL INFORMATION
Telephone Standby: All trial jurors are on standby and report to the courthouse when instructed to do so by means of a recorded message. The recorded message will refer to you by juror number. Please report promptly at the time indicated in the message. The telephone call-in number is (518)736-5550 or 1-800-858-6133.
Parking: Please park in the lot located at the corner of N. William and W. State Streets.
Absence/Emergency: If an illness or emergency prevents you from reporting, please call (518)736-5550 or 1-800-858-6133. Radio station WENT 1340 AM and WENT 105.1 FM will provide notification of court closings due to inclement weather.
Court Hours: Court normally operates from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with a lunch recess. There are brief recesses throughout the day based upon the discretion of the Judge. Court sessions do not often continue beyond 5:00 p.m., except for extraordinary circumstances.
Court Security: All persons and packages entering the court facility are subject to magnetometer and x-ray screening. Weapons of any kind and all sharp or dangerous instruments, including knives and scissors, are not permitted. Any use of video/audio recording equipment, including video/audio capable cell phone/smart phones, is strictly prohibited.
Dress Code: Please dress in a manner respectful to the Court. No shorts, cut-offs, halters, tank tops, etc.
Meals: All meals are your own responsibility. You are free to bring your own lunch. There are several restaurants located near the courthouse. No food or drink is allowed in the courtrooms.
Verification of Attendance: Upon request, a voucher will be provided. The voucher will provide information regarding the date of appearance and times of appearance and dismissal.
Jury Pay: By New York State Law, the daily pay rate for jurors is $40.00. Jurors who are employed and who receive regular wages while they are serving as jurors are not entitled to payment from the Court system unless they serve on a regularly scheduled day off.
For help figuring out how the rules apply to your individual circumstances, you can use the chart: Juror's Fees