Jury

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Attire

The dress code of the court is general business attire. Casual attire maybe acceptable, however, you are requested not to wear tank tops, shorts, or flip-flops.

Excusals

You may complete the Juror Request for Excusal/Deferment form included on your jury summons and mail back to: Jury Manager P.O. Box 9000, Drawer CC-6, Bartow, FL 33831-9000. If you need additional information, or have an emergency situation that will prevent you from jury service, please contact the Jury department at (863) 534-4569.

Length of Service

Your first day of service is normally limited to jury selection for trial held during that week. Jury selection is usually an all day process.

Payment for Jury Service

If you will receive regular pay from your employer during jury service, you are not entitled to compensation for the first three days of jury service. If you will not receive regular pay, you are entitled to receive $15.00 per day for the first three days of service. All jurors will receive $30.00 on the fourth day and each day thereafter. The Juror Check-In Form included with your jury summons must be completed before reporting on the scheduled date, and must be turned in to the Jury Coordination Office when you report.

Reporting

Before reporting for your first day of service, please call (863) 534-4582.   If you are selected for a jury trial, follow the Judges instructions or refer to your trial reminder slip. You will be given this slip by the Judge on the day of your jury selection. You can click Here to view additional information for jury reporting using your 4-digit Jury Number.

Security

The following list of items are not allowed in the courthouse:

• Guns
• Pocket Knives
• Chains
• Tools
• Screwdrivers
• Pepper Spray
• Expandable Batons
• Glass Bottles
• Any item that can be used as a weapon

You will be required to take any items back to your vehicle or discard them. Signs reflecting these prohibited items are posted on the entrance doors.

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