PASSAIC COUNTY JURORS
Jury Reporting Message for Petit Jurors summoned for Monday, December 2, 2024:
Please be advised that an email with in-person reporting instructions will be sent on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. The email will include the start time and parking information. Please follow all instructions in the reporting email regarding your in-person appearance. If you have any questions, please contact the Jury Management Office at 973-653-2910, ext. 24030, during regular business hours.
Jury Reporting Message for Petit Jurors summoned for Tuesday, December 3, 2024:
Please be advised that an email with virtual reporting instructions, if your appearance is needed, will be sent on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. The email will include the start time and Zoom link information. Please follow all instructions in the reporting email regarding your virtual appearance, if your appearance is needed. If you have any questions, please contact the Jury Management Office at 973-653-2910, ext. 24030, during regular business hours.
All Jurors summoned to report (either in-person or virtually) should watch the ON DEMAND video prior to their reporting date. Most jury service hours are from 8:30am until 4:30pm. Your reporting instruction email may note an alternate date and starting time. At the conclusion of the first day, further reporting instructions will be given by the judge or by Jury Management. Please continue to check your email for your reporting instructions. Jurors who reported to a judge and received specific reporting instructions in court are asked to follow those instructions. PLEASE BRING YOUR GREEN JUROR SUMMONS CARD OR ANY JURY DOCUMENTATION FOR PARKING AND CHECK-IN PURPOSES.
Jurors who did not submit and confirm their questionnaire at least four (4) days prior to jury service will not receive reporting information and therefore, must contact the Jury Management office for assistance at pasjurymgmt.mailbox@njcourts.gov
Reporting Information
Jurors who receive a summons for a virtual appearance, please do not come to the courthouse or take the shuttle. Your in-person presence is not needed on the first day of your summoned date. Please follow the instructions in your reporting email.
Jurors who receive a summons for an in-person appearance, you are required to come to the courthouse and may take the shuttle. Please follow the instructions in your reporting email.
Please be advised that jurors will not be able to confirm their service the Friday before their summons date. Please do not report to the courthouse unless notified by the court. If you have any questions, please email pasjurymgmt.mailbox@njcourts.gov
Petit Jury or Grand Jury
Jurors summoned for Petit Jury or Grand Jury please first log into www.njcourts.gov/mjs and confirm your service. You will be asked to complete a supplemental questionnaire.
Please email pasjurymgmt.mailbox@njcourts.gov for further assistance, and we will respond to your email within 3-5 business days.
Contact Us
If you need to speak with someone regarding your service scheduled on the following business day, please call 973-653-2910, ext. 24030, between the hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm. After 4:30pm, please leave a detailed message with a call back number. Your call will be returned when the office opens the following business day. You may also send an email to pasjurymgmt.mailbox@njcourts.gov or visit the Frequently Asked Questions page at www.njcourts.gov/jurors/faq for information that may be able to assist you.
Parking Information
FREE Juror parking is located at 387 Rifle Camp Road, Woodland Park, NJ 07424. Shuttle transportation will be provided for CONFIRMED jurors only to and from this location.
Please refer to your reporting instruction email.
You must arrive at 387 Rifle Camp Road, Woodland Park, NJ 07424, 15 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time.
The shuttle will depart from 387 Rifle Camp Road 15 minutes before your starting time.
If you miss the scheduled shuttle pick up, you will be responsible for finding your own parking accommodations near the courthouse, which will not be validated. Free Juror parking is for ALL confirmed jurors that received an IN-PERSON reporting email. If you did not receive an email, please contact the jury office via email and wait for a response from the jury team.
If you are a petit juror and did not receive an email notification regarding IN-PERSON reporting instructions, PLEASE DO NOT REPORT TO THE ABOVE PARKING LOCATION. Please email pasjurymgmt.mailbox@njcourts.gov immediately, or call 973-653-2910, extension 24030 to confirm your attendance before reporting.
My Jury Service Portal
***Please review your summons to determine if you have a Participant ID or if you have a Candidate ID. Then, follow the instructions below to log into the correct juror portal.
Note: When accessing the jury portals, it is recommended to use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.
Use these instructions if your summons has a Participant ID (My Jury Service-MJS):
- Do not set up a new account. An account is already set up for you.
- Use the 10-digit Participant ID and 5-digit Zip Code from your summons to log in here
- Your User ID is your 10-digit Participant ID (include all zeros. e.g. 0001234567)
- Your Password is your 5-digit Zip Code
NOTICE REGARDING JUROR SCAM AWARENESS:
The New Jersey Judiciary does not and has never asked for juror's banking information or social security numbers over the phone, by email, or in person. Court officials will never ask for payment to avoid arrest for failure to report for jury duty. Anyone who has concerns about being approached inappropriately concerning jury duty should contact the county jury manager as well as local law enforcement.
Need to make a request?
Requests can be made online through the juror portal after completing the questionnaire.
Need to reach someone in your county jury office?
A Jury management office directory can be found here.
Reporting Instructions by County
Please visit: https://www.njcourts.gov/jurors/reporting
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.
Message from Assignment Judge Rudolph A. Filko
Welcome to jury duty. Jury Service is both an honor and a duty of citizenship. As a juror, you will have the opportunity to observe, participate in, and increase your knowledge about the operation of our court system and the judicial branch of government. Those who serve find it to be a rewarding experience and we anticipate that you will also. Thank you for serving.
Health and Safety
If you feel sick, do not report to the courthouse. Instead, contact your local jury management office to reschedule your service.
Voluntary Demographic Information
The juror questionnaire includes three voluntary demographic questions. This information helps the Judiciary understand the diversity and representativeness of jury pools. Your responses to these questions are optional and will not affect your selection.
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy
Advise the Jury Management Office if you require an accommodation in order to serve. You can reach the Jury Management Office by phone at or by email at .
Juror Parking Directions
Jurors must report to:
Shuttle service will be provided to and from the Courthouse
Dress Code
Jurors reporting for service should wear clothing appropriate for an appearance in court. Shorts, t-shirts, uniforms or clothing containing statements or offensive symbols are not permitted. All hats must be removed when in a courtroom. Comfortable clothing is also advisable.
Courtroom Regulations
- Cell phones, pagers and electronic devices must be turned off in the courtroom.
- You are not permitted to read newspapers or other materials in the courtroom.
- You are not permitted to bring food or beverages into the courtroom.
If You Are Selected As A Juror
- The trial judge will instruct you regarding the trial schedule, reporting times, any recesses, lunch arrangements, etc.
- The judge's instructions will take precedence over any general instructions given in the assembly area.
- You must wear your juror badge at all times, including during lunch.
Other Factors Relating To Your Juror Service
- The daily fee for petit jurors is $5 for the first 3 days and $40 for each day after 3 days.
- The daily fee for grand jurors is $5 for each day of service.
- Checks are processed on Friday.
- Your juror check will generally be received within 3 weeks.
- Check with your employer or your union representative, or read your employee handbook if you have questions about whether you will be compensated by your employer while serving as a juror.
Employment Protection
Be aware that N.J.S.A. 2B:20-17 protects jurors from employment related retaliation and provides for the possibility of both criminal and civil sanctions.
Term of Service
The term of service for Petit Jurors is as follows: Monday: 2 days or the duration of 1 trial. Tuesday: 2 days or to the duration of one trial. Thursday: 1 day or to the duration of one trial. If you are in the jury selection process at the end of your last day of service or if you have been selected for a trial, you will serve until completion of that selection process or the duration of that trial. If you are not involved in a jury selection at the end of your last day, you will be dismissed provided there are no unexpected trial demands for jurors.
Smoking Policy
The courthouse is a non-smoking facility. If you leave the courthouse to smoke, you must inform jury staff so that we are aware of your location at all times.
Failure to Report
Individuals who fail to respond to a jury summons or fail to report when summoned may be subject to penalties including fines. If you have forgotten to appear as scheduled for jury service, please contact the Jury Management Office immediately at .