Overview
A juror is a member of the public who is sworn to impartially deliberate on the facts of a case in criminal or civil matters.
Location
25 Delaware Avenue
Room G12 Ground Floor
Buffalo, NY 14202
United States
Court Staff
Christine Farrow, Ph.D.
Tamela Smith
Jury Service Community Outreach
WGRZ - Channel 2 news
Courts across Western New York are renewing efforts to diversify jury pools, stressing that justice works best when juries reflect the communities they serve. Top legal minds in Western New York say the idea is simple: groups of people, bringing different life experiences into the jury box, reach better and more widely accepted decisions than any single individual could alone.
- Why jury diversity matters — and why courts say community trust depends on it | wgrz.com
- Judges, attorneys say diverse juries lead to fairer justice | wgrz.com
- Why courts say community trust depends on jury diversity | wgrz.com
Spectrum News
When justice is served, it has to be done properly. That’s why the United States Constitution guarantees people the right to a fair and impartial jury. When you are on a jury, you are, one of six, 12 or 23 individuals, complete strangers from different backgrounds, different walks of life. You're coming together to deliberate and administer justice.
Power to the People Radio Show with Rev. Darius Pridgen
Join us for an important conversation on Jury Service Education and Outreach. We are joined by the Hon. Craig Hannah, Judge Susan Eagan, and Dr. Christine Farrow as we break down why jury service matters, what people should know, and how it impacts our communities. This is about understanding the system and your role in it.
On Target with Penny Wolfgang
The September 14, 2025, episode of On Target with Penny Wolfgang featured a discussion on Jury Diversification with guests the Hon. Susan Eagan (Erie County Court Judge), the Hon. Jeremiah J. McCarthy (United States Magistrate Judge) and Dr. Christine Farrow (Erie County Commissioner of Jurors).