{"id":3193,"date":"2025-11-17T12:51:24","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T12:51:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/?page_id=3193"},"modified":"2026-10-23T13:43:35","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T17:43:35","slug":"jury-duty","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/","title":{"rendered":"Jury Duty"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- Page header. -->\n<div class=\"headerBox\">\n  <h1 class=\"index2\">Jury Duty<\/h1>\n  <br>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- Department navigation. -->\n<div class=\"departmentContainer\">\n  <div class=\"departmentBoxContent index3\">\n    <!-- Department heading. -->\n    <h2>Courts<\/h2>\n    <hr class=\"blueLine\" style=\"float: left;\">\n    <br>\n    <br>\n\n    <!-- Four column layout for department links on desktop. -->\n    <div class=\"departmentLinksDesktop\" style=\"clear: both;\">\n      <p>\n        <a href=\n        \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/access-to-financial-records\/\">\n          Access to Financial Records\n        <\/a>\n      <\/p>\n      <p>\n        <a href=\n        \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/americans-with-disabilities\/\">\n          Americans with Disabilities\n        <\/a>\n      <\/p>\n      <p>\n        <a href=\n        \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/attorney-information\/\">\n          Attorney Information\n        <\/a>\n      <\/p>\n      <p>\n        <a href=\n        \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/chamber-procedures\/\">\n          Chamber Procedures\n        <\/a>\n      <\/p>\n      <p>\n        <a href=\n        \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/civil-court\/\">\n          Civil Court\n        <\/a>\n      <\/p>\n      <p>\n        <a href=\n        \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/constables\/\">\n          Constables\n        <\/a>\n      <\/p>\n      <p>\n        <a href=\n        \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/court-administration\/\">\n          Court Administration\n        <\/a>\n      <\/p>\n      <p>\n        <a href=\n        \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/court-and-trial-schedules\/\">\n          Court and Trial Schedules\n        <\/a>\n      <\/p>\n      <p>\n        <a href=\n        \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/court-interpreter-services\/\">\n          Court Interpreter Services\n        <\/a>\n      <\/p>\n      <p>\n        <a href=\n        \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/criminal-court\/\">\n          Criminal Court\n        <\/a>\n      <\/p>\n      <p>\n        <a href=\n        \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/family-court\/\">\n          Family Court\n        <\/a>\n      <\/p>\n      <p>\n        <a href=\n        \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/judges\/\">\n          Judges\n        <\/a>\n      <\/p>\n      <p>\n        <a href=\n        \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/\">\n          Jury Duty\n        <\/a>\n      <\/p>\n      <p>\n        <a href=\n        \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/local-rules\/\">\n          Local Rules\n        <\/a>\n      <\/p>\n      <p>\n        <a href=\n        \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/magisterial-district-judge\/\">\n          Magisterial District Judge\n        <\/a>\n      <\/p>\n      <p>\n        <a href=\n        \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/probation-adult\/\">\n          Probation &#8211; Adult\n        <\/a>\n      <\/p>\n      <p>\n        <a href=\n        \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/probation-juvenile\/\">\n          Probation &#8211; Juvenile\n        <\/a>\n      <\/p>\n      <p>\n        <a href=\n        \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/transcripts\/\">\n          Transcripts\n        <\/a>\n      <\/p>\n      <p>\n        <a href=\n        \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/treatment-court\/\">\n          Treatment Court\n        <\/a>\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Two column layout for department links on mobile. -->\n    <div class=\"departmentLinksMobile\" style=\"clear: both;\">\n      <p>\n        <a href=\n        \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/access-to-financial-records\/\">\n          Access to Financial Records\n        <\/a>\n      <\/p>\n      <p>\n        <a href=\n        \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/americans-with-disabilities\/\">\n          Americans with Disabilities\n        <\/a>\n      <\/p>\n      <p>\n        <a href=\n        \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/attorney-information\/\">\n          Attorney Information\n        <\/a>\n      <\/p>\n      <p>\n        <a href=\n        \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/chamber-procedures\/\">\n          Chamber Procedures\n        <\/a>\n      <\/p>\n      <p>\n        <a href=\n        \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/civil-court\/\">\n          Civil Court\n        <\/a>\n      <\/p>\n      <p>\n        <a href=\n        \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/constables\/\">\n          Constables\n        <\/a>\n      <\/p>\n      <p>\n        <a href=\n        \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/court-administration\/\">\n          Court Administration\n        <\/a>\n      <\/p>\n      <p>\n        <a href=\n        \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/court-and-trial-schedules\/\">\n          Court and Trial Schedules\n        <\/a>\n      <\/p>\n      <p>\n        <a href=\n        \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/court-interpreter-services\/\">\n          Court Interpreter Services\n        <\/a>\n      <\/p>\n      <p>\n        <a href=\n        \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/criminal-court\/\">\n          Criminal Court\n        <\/a>\n      <\/p>\n      <p>\n        <a href=\n        \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/family-court\/\">\n          Family Court\n        <\/a>\n      <\/p>\n      <p>\n        <a href=\n        \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/judges\/\">\n          Judges\n        <\/a>\n      <\/p>\n      <p>\n        <a href=\n        \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/\">\n          Jury Duty\n        <\/a>\n      <\/p>\n      <p>\n        <a href=\n        \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/local-rules\/\">\n          Local Rules\n        <\/a>\n      <\/p>\n      <p>\n        <a href=\n        \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/magisterial-district-judge\/\">\n          Magisterial District Judge\n        <\/a>\n      <\/p>\n      <p>\n        <a href=\n        \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/probation-adult\/\">\n          Probation &#8211; Adult\n        <\/a>\n      <\/p>\n      <p>\n        <a href=\n        \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/probation-juvenile\/\">\n          Probation &#8211; Juvenile\n        <\/a>\n      <\/p>\n      <p>\n        <a href=\n        \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/transcripts\/\">\n          Transcripts\n        <\/a>\n      <\/p>\n      <p>\n        <a href=\n        \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/treatment-court\/\">\n          Treatment Court\n        <\/a>\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"mainContent\">\n  <h2>Quick Information<\/h2>\n  <hr class=\"blueLineTitle\">\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- Two column layout, going left to right then top to bottom. -->\n<div class=\"twoColumnEven\">\n  <!-- First column element. -->\n  <div>\n    <a href=\n    \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#ageexemption\"\n    aria-label=\"Link jumps to 'Request for Age Exemption' Information\">\n      <h3 style=\"clear: both; padding-top: 5%;\">Request for Age Exemption<\/h3>\n    <\/a>\n    <p style=\"clear: both;\">Must be 75+<\/p>\n\n    <a href=\n    \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutypayment\"\n    aria-label=\"Link jumps to 'Jury Duty Pay' Information\">\n      <h3>Pay<\/h3>\n    <\/a>\n    <p style=\"clear: both;\">\n      $9.00 plus $0.17 a mile from where you live to the courthouse\n    <\/p>\n\n    <a href=\n    \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutyparking\"\n    aria-label=\"Link jumps to 'Jury Duty Parking' Information\">\n      <h3>Parking<\/h3>\n    <\/a>\n    <p style=\"clear: both;\">\n      Ramp Q on Peach St. between 7th and 8th St. \n      <strong>Parking here is not reimbursed<\/strong>, but discounted to $4.00 \n      or $5.00 (If over 8 hours)\n    <\/p>\n    <ul>\n      <li>If you have a <strong>handicap placard<\/strong>, you can park \n        wherever you are most comfortable, as long as the placard is visible. \n        You do not need to feed any meters either. Prepare a note before your \n        date of service with the make, model, color of your vehicle, and \n        license plate number; the Parking Authority will be notified on your \n        behalf, and you will <strong>NOT<\/strong> be ticketed.\n      <\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n\n    <a href=\n    \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutyelectronicitems\"\n    aria-label=\n    \"Link jumps to Jury Duty Cell Phone Rules Page Quick Information\">\n      <h3>Cell Phones<\/h3>\n    <\/a>\n    <p style=\"clear: both;\">\n      Are permitted and free to use during jury service, if locked up at \n      security, they will be unlocked if presented at Room 207 for jury \n      service check-in\n    <\/p>\n\n    <a href=\n    \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#occupationexemption\"\n    aria-label=\n    \"Link jumps to Jury Duty Occupations Exemption Quick Information\">\n      <h3>Excusals<\/h3>\n    <\/a>\n    <p style=\"clear: both;\">\n      Medical &#8211; Must be faxed from your doctor&#8217;s office requesting your \n      exemption, can indicate permanently. No medical history or specific \n      condition is necessary.<br>\n      Caregiver &#8211; Must be faxed from the person you caregive for&#8217;s doctor&#8217;s \n      office. No medical history or specific condition is necessary.<br>\n      Language barrier &#8211; Must be faxed from the individual who has a language \n      barrier&#8217;s doctor&#8217;s office or a verified translation agency.<br>\n      Non-citizen &#8211; Fax a copy of the permanent residency card, visa, etc.\n    <\/p>\n    <ul>\n      <li>Fax Number: 814-451-7699 (Must include 814 to receive)<\/li>\n      <li>\n        *If you do not meet any of these criteria or cannot provide the \n        necessary documentation, you will NOT be excused. A reschedule can be \n        requested.*\n      <\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Second column element. -->\n  <div>\n    <a href=\n    \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutyemergency\"\n    aria-label=\"Link jumps to Jury Duty Emergency Quick Information\">\n      <h3>Emergency the Morning of your Service:<\/h3>\n    <\/a>\n    <p style=\"clear: both;\">\n      Call <a href=\"tel:8144516059\">814-451-6059<\/a> or \n      <a href=\"tel:8144516301\">814-451-6301<\/a>. Do NOT leave multiple \n      messages!\n    <\/p>\n\n    <a href=\n    \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutysecurity\"\n    aria-label=\"Link jumps to Jury Duty Firearms\/Weapons Quick Information\">\n      <h3>Firearms\/Weapons<\/h3>\n    <\/a>\n    <p style=\"clear: both;\">\n      These are not permitted. If you are law enforcement or security, please \n      check your firearms with the sheriff&#8217;s deputies at the 6th St. entrance \n      to the courthouse.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <a href=\n    \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#servicelength\"\n    aria-label=\"Link jumps to Jury Duty Service Length Quick Information\">\n      <h3>Length of Service<\/h3>\n    <\/a>\n    <p style=\"clear: both;\">\n      One day or one trial, when you enter the courtroom the attorneys on the \n      case will let you know how long the trial is expected to last.  If you \n      were not picked to sit on a trial, your service is considered complete, \n      and you will <strong>NOT<\/strong> be rescheduled to another date.\n    <\/p>\n    <ul>\n      <li>\n        If there are any reasons why you <strong>CANNOT<\/strong> serve as a \n        juror on a trial, the attorneys will make the determination on whether \n        to dismiss you or not.  Court Administration and the Jury \n        Coordinator&#8217;s staff do not have the authority to make this \n        determination before entry to the courtroom.\n      <\/li>\n      <li>\n        You may go home early if the case settles or the defendant on trial \n        takes a plea.\n      <\/li>\n      <li>\n        When you report for jury service, even if you did not sit on a trial, \n        you will be excused from jury service for a minimum of 1 year.\n      <\/li>\n      <li>\n        If selected to sit on a trial, you will be excused from jury service \n        for a minimum of 1 year as well at the conclusion of the trial or a \n        minimum of 3 years if the trial lasts longer than 3 days.\n      <\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n\n    <a href=\n    \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutyemployerpayment\"\n    aria-label=\"Link jumps to Jury Duty Employer Payment Quick Information\">\n      <h3>Employer<\/h3>\n    <\/a>\n    <p style=\"clear: both;\">\n      Your employer is legally required to let you attend jury service and \n      cannot punish you for attending your civic duty.\n    <\/p>\n    <ul>\n      <li>\n        Paperwork will be provided to indicate your attendance and pay for the \n        length of your service.\n      <\/li>\n      <li>\n        <strong>PLEASE<\/strong> let your employer know about your date of \n        service <strong>IMMEDIATELY<\/strong> upon your receival of the summons.\n      <\/li> \n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- Quick links section for desktop only. -->\n<div class=\"hideMobile mainContent\">\n  <h2>Quick Links &#8211; FAQs<\/h2>\n  <hr class=\"blueLineTitle\">\n  <br>\n\n  <!-- Quick link styled button. -->\n  <a href=\n  \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#calledtoserve\"\n  aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'Who is Called to Serve' Page Jump Link\">\n    <div class=\"quickLinkItem\">\n      <!-- Down arrow icon. -->\n      <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n      <br>\n      <p>Who is called to serve?<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n\n  <!-- Quick link styled button. -->\n  <a href=\n  \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#nameselected\"\n  aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'How was my name selected?' Page Jump Link\">\n    <div class=\"quickLinkItem\">\n      <!-- Down arrow icon. -->\n      <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n      <br>\n      <p>How was my name selected?<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n\n  <!-- Quick link styled button. -->\n  <a href=\n  \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#multiplecalls\"\n  aria-label=\n  \"Jury Duty 'Why have I been called more than once?' Page Jump Link\">\n    <div class=\"quickLinkItem\">\n      <!-- Down arrow icon. -->\n      <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n      <br>\n      <p>Why have I been called more than once?<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n\n  <!-- Quick link styled button. -->\n  <a href=\n  \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#occupationexemption\"\n  aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'Will I be exempted?' Page Jump Link\">\n    <div class=\"quickLinkItem\">\n      <!-- Down arrow icon. -->\n      <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n      <br>\n      <p>Will I be exempted?<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n\n  <!-- Quick link styled button. -->\n  <a href=\n  \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#servicelength\"\n  aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'How long will I have to serve?' Page Jump Link\">\n    <div class=\"quickLinkItem\">\n      <!-- Down arrow icon. -->\n      <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n      <br>\n      <p>How long will I have to serve?<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n\n  <!-- Quick link styled button. -->\n  <a href=\n  \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutyexpectations\"\n  aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'What can I expect?' Page Jump Link\">\n    <div class=\"quickLinkItem\">\n      <!-- Down arrow icon. -->\n      <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n      <br>\n      <p>What can I expect?<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n\n  <!-- Quick link styled button. -->\n  <a href=\n  \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#arrivaldeparture\"\n  aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'What time will I arrive and leave?' Page Jump Link\">\n    <div class=\"quickLinkItem\">\n      <!-- Down arrow icon. -->\n      <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n      <br>\n      <p>What time will I arrive and leave?<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n\n  <!-- Quick link styled button. -->\n  <a href=\n  \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#callinprocedure\"\n  aria-label=\n  \"Jury Duty 'What is the telephone call-in procedure?' Page Jump Link\">\n    <div class=\"quickLinkItem\">\n      <!-- Down arrow icon. -->\n      <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n      <br>\n      <p>What is the telephone call-in procedure?<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n\n  <!-- Quick link styled button. -->\n  <a href=\n  \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutypayment\"\n  aria-label=\n  \"Jury Duty 'How much do I get paid for jury duty?' Page Jump Link\">\n    <div class=\"quickLinkItem\">\n      <!-- Down arrow icon. -->\n      <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n      <br>\n      <p>How much do I get paid for jury duty?<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n\n  <!-- Quick link styled button. -->\n  <a href=\n  \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutyemployerpayment\"\n  aria-label=\n  \"Jury Duty 'Does my employer have to pay me while I am serving?' Page Jump Link\">\n    <div class=\"quickLinkItem\">\n      <!-- Down arrow icon. -->\n      <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n      <br>\n      <p>Does my employer have to pay me while I am serving?<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n\n  <!-- Quick link styled button. -->\n  <a href=\n  \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#failtoreport\"\n  aria-label=\n  \"Jury Duty 'What happens if a person ignores a summons or fails to report?' Page Jump Link\">\n    <div class=\"quickLinkItem\">\n      <!-- Down arrow icon. -->\n      <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n      <br>\n      <p>What happens if a person ignores a summons or fails to report?<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n\n  <!-- Quick link styled button. -->\n  <a href=\n  \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#ageexemption\"\n  aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'Is there an exemption due to my age?' Page Jump Link\">\n    <div class=\"quickLinkItem\">\n      <!-- Down arrow icon. -->\n      <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n      <br>\n      <p>Is there an exemption due to my age?<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n\n  <!-- Quick link styled button. -->\n  <a href=\n  \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#nightbeforetoreport\"\n  aria-label=\n  \"Jury Duty 'Why do I have to wait until the night before to find out if I have to report?' Page Jump Link\">\n    <div class=\"quickLinkItem\">\n      <!-- Down arrow icon. -->\n      <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n      <br>\n      <p>\n        Why do I have to wait until the night before to find out if I have to \n        report?\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n\n  <!-- Quick link styled button. -->\n  <a href=\n  \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#hardship\"\n  aria-label=\n  \"Jury Duty 'What should I do if being a juror at the time would create a hardship for me?' Page Jump Link\">\n    <div class=\"quickLinkItem\">\n      <!-- Down arrow icon. -->\n      <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n      <br>\n      <p>\n        What should I do if being a juror at the time would create a hardship \n        for me?\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n\n  <!-- Quick link styled button. -->\n  <a href=\n  \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutyparking\"\n  aria-label=\n  \"Jury Duty 'Where do I park when I report for jury duty?' Page Jump Link\">\n    <div class=\"quickLinkItem\">\n      <!-- Down arrow icon. -->\n      <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n      <br>\n      <p>Where do I park when I report for jury duty?<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n\n  <!-- Quick link styled button. -->\n  <a href=\n  \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutyemergency\"\n  aria-label=\n  \"Jury Duty 'What if I have an emergency on the day that I am to report?' Page Jump Link\">\n    <div class=\"quickLinkItem\">\n      <!-- Down arrow icon. -->\n      <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n      <br>\n      <p>What if I have an emergency on the day that I am to report?<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n\n  <!-- Quick link styled button. -->\n  <a href=\n  \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutyattire\"\n  aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'What should I wear?' Page Jump Link\">\n    <div class=\"quickLinkItem\">\n      <!-- Down arrow icon. -->\n      <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n      <br>\n      <p>What should I wear?<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n\n  <!-- Quick link styled button. -->\n  <a href=\n  \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutysecurity\"\n  aria-label=\n  \"Jury Duty 'What are the security measures at the Courthouse?' Page Jump Link\">\n    <div class=\"quickLinkItem\">\n      <!-- Down arrow icon. -->\n      <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n      <br>\n      <p>What are the security measures at the Courthouse?<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n\n  <!-- Quick link styled button. -->\n  <a href=\n  \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutychildcare\"\n  aria-label=\n  \"Jury Duty 'Do you provide childcare while serving as a juror?' Page Jump Link\">\n    <div class=\"quickLinkItem\">\n      <!-- Down arrow icon. -->\n      <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n      <br>\n      <p>Do you provide childcare while serving as a juror?<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n\n  <!-- Quick link styled button. -->\n  <a href=\n  \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutypermitteditems\"\n  aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'What should I bring when I report?' Page Jump Link\">\n    <div class=\"quickLinkItem\">\n      <!-- Down arrow icon. -->\n      <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n      <br>\n      <p>What should I bring when I report?<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n\n  <!-- Quick link styled button. -->\n  <a href=\n  \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutyelectronicitems\"\n  aria-label=\n  \"Jury Duty 'Will I be able to use electronic devices while serving as a juror?' Page Jump Link\">\n    <div class=\"quickLinkItem\">\n      <!-- Down arrow icon. -->\n      <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n      <br>\n      <p>Will I be able to use electronic devices while serving as a juror?<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n\n  <!-- Quick link styled button. -->\n  <a href=\n  \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutylanguage\"\n  aria-label=\n  \"Jury Duty 'English is my second language. Can I still serve on a jury?' Page Jump Link\">\n    <div class=\"quickLinkItem\">\n      <!-- Down arrow icon. -->\n      <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n      <br>\n      <p>English is my second language. Can I still serve on a jury?<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- Quick links section for mobile only. -->\n<div class=\"hideDesktop mainContent\">\n  <h2>Quick Links &#8211; FAQs<\/h2>\n  <hr class=\"blueLineTitle\">\n  <br>\n\n  <a href=\n  \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#calledtoserve\"\n  aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'Who is Called to Serve' Page Jump Link\">\n    <p>\n      <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n      Who is called to serve?\n    <\/p>\n  <\/a>\n\n  <a href=\n  \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#nameselected\"\n  aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'How was my name selected?' Page Jump Link\">\n    <p>\n      <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n      How was my name selected?\n    <\/p>\n  <\/a>\n\n  <a href=\n  \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#multiplecalls\"\n  aria-label=\n  \"Jury Duty 'Why have I been called more than once?' Page Jump Link\">\n    <p>\n      <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n      Why have I been called more than once?\n    <\/p>\n  <\/a>\n\n  <a href=\n  \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#occupationexemption\"\n  aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'Will I be exempted?' Page Jump Link\">\n    <p>\n      <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n      Will I be exempted?\n    <\/p>\n  <\/a>\n\n  <a href=\n  \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#servicelength\"\n  aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'How long will I have to serve?' Page Jump Link\">\n    <p>\n      <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n      How long will I have to serve?\n    <\/p>\n  <\/a>\n\n  <a href=\n  \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutyexpectations\"\n  aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'What can I expect?' Page Jump Link\">\n    <p>\n      <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n      What can I expect?\n    <\/p>\n  <\/a>\n\n  <a href=\n  \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#arrivaldeparture\"\n  aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'What time will I arrive and leave?' Page Jump Link\">\n    <p>\n      <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n      What time will I arrive and leave?\n    <\/p>\n  <\/a>\n\n  <a href=\n  \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#callinprocedure\"\n  aria-label=\n  \"Jury Duty 'What is the telephone call-in procedure?' Page Jump Link\">\n    <p>\n      <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n      What is the telephone call-in procedure?\n    <\/p>\n  <\/a>\n\n  <a href=\n  \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutypayment\"\n  aria-label=\n  \"Jury Duty 'How much do I get paid for jury duty?' Page Jump Link\">\n    <p>\n      <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n      How much do I get paid for jury duty?\n    <\/p>\n  <\/a>\n\n  <a href=\n  \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutyemployerpayment\"\n  aria-label=\n  \"Jury Duty 'Does my employer have to pay me while I am serving?' Page Jump Link\">\n    <p>\n      <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n      Does my employer have to pay me while I am serving?\n    <\/p>\n  <\/a>\n\n  <a href=\n  \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#failtoreport\"\n  aria-label=\n  \"Jury Duty 'What happens if a person ignores a summons or fails to report?' Page Jump Link\">\n    <p>\n      <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n      What happens if a person ignores a summons or fails to report?\n    <\/p>\n  <\/a>\n\n  <a href=\n  \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#ageexemption\"\n  aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'Is there an exemption due to my age?' Page Jump Link\">\n    <p>\n      <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n      Is there an exemption due to my age?\n    <\/p>\n  <\/a>\n\n  <a href=\n  \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#nightbeforetoreport\"\n  aria-label=\n  \"Jury Duty 'Why do I have to wait until the night before to find out if I have to report?' Page Jump Link\">\n    <p>\n      <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n      Why do I have to wait until the night before to find out if I have to \n      report?\n    <\/p>\n  <\/a>\n\n  <a href=\n  \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#hardship\"\n  aria-label=\n  \"Jury Duty 'What should I do if being a juror at the time would create a hardship for me?' Page Jump Link\">\n    <p>\n      <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n      What should I do if being a juror at the time would create a hardship \n      for me?\n    <\/p>\n  <\/a>\n\n  <a href=\n  \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutyparking\"\n  aria-label=\n  \"Jury Duty 'Where do I park when I report for jury duty?' Page Jump Link\">\n    <p>\n      <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n      Where do I park when I report for jury duty?\n    <\/p>\n  <\/a>\n\n  <a href=\n  \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutyemergency\"\n  aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'Who is Called to Serve' Page Jump Link\">\n    <p>\n      <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n      What if I have an emergency on the day that I am to report?\n    <\/p>\n  <\/a>\n\n  <a href=\n  \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutyattire\"\n  aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'What should I wear?' Page Jump Link\">\n    <p>\n      <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n      What should I wear?\n    <\/p>\n  <\/a>\n\n  <a href=\n  \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutysecurity\"\n  aria-label=\n  \"Jury Duty 'What are the security measures at the Courthouse?' Page Jump Link\">\n    <p>\n      <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n      What are the security measures at the Courthouse?\n    <\/p>\n  <\/a>\n\n  <a href=\n  \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutychildcare\"\n  aria-label=\n  \"Jury Duty 'Do you provide childcare while serving as a juror?' Page Jump Link\">\n    <p>\n      <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n      Do you provide childcare while serving as a juror?\n    <\/p>\n  <\/a>\n\n  <a href=\n  \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutypermitteditems\"\n  aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'What should I bring when I report?' Page Jump Link\">\n    <p>\n      <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n      What should I bring when I report?\n    <\/p>\n  <\/a>\n\n  <a href=\n  \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutyelectronicitems\"\n  aria-label=\n  \"Jury Duty 'Will I be able to use electronic devices while serving as a juror?' Page Jump Link\">\n    <p>\n      <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n      Will I be able to use electronic devices while serving as a juror?\n    <\/p>\n  <\/a>\n\n  <a href=\n  \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutylanguage\"\n  aria-label=\n  \"Jury Duty 'English is my second language. Can I still serve on a jury?' Page Jump Link\">\n    <p>\n      <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n      English is my second language. Can I still serve on a jury?\n    <\/p>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- Two column layout, going left to right then top to bottom. -->\n<div class=\"twoColumn\" style=\"clear: both;\">\n  <!-- First column element. -->\n  <div>\n    <h3 id=\"calledtoserve\">Who may be called to serve as a juror?<\/h3>\n    <hr class=\"blueLineTitle\">\n    <br>\n    <p style=\"clear: both;\">\n      The service you will be performing as jurors in the Court is the \n      cornerstone of our judicial system. It is a vital duty of every citizen, \n      an absolute essential to our form of democratic society. Without it our \n      system of justice could be ruled by oppression or engulfed in anarchy. \n      Fulfilling your obligation as a juror ensures your fellow citizens of a \n      fair decision regarding their property rights, or their life and liberty.\n    <\/p>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#\"\n    aria-label=\"Click here to go to the top of the current page\">\n      Back To Top\n    <\/a>\n    <hr>\n    <br>\n\n    <h3 id=\"nameselected\">How was my name selected for jury duty?<\/h3>\n    <hr class=\"blueLineTitle\">\n    <br>\n    <p style=\"clear: both;\">\n      The process of selecting jurors began many months ago when a computer \n      randomly chose your name from a list of over 215,000 registered voters \n      in the County, the statewide drivers&#8217; license list, tax revenue list, \n      and those collecting social services. Some people were exempted by law \n      from this duty and others were excused because of medical or other \n      reasons. For many of you, serving as a juror is an inconvenience and a \n      sacrifice. However, the success of the jury system depends upon your \n      willingness to serve. Your contribution is important not only to the \n      community but also to you personally, since our form of society is only \n      as strong as its system of justice. Your participation as a juror will \n      leave you with firsthand knowledge of the judicial branch of government. \n      You will find most trials extremely interesting and will feel gratified \n      to have taken part in a real-life situation of great significance to \n      your fellow citizens. You should take pride in helping to preserve and \n      strengthen our system of justice.\n    <\/p>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#\"\n    aria-label=\"Click here to go to the top of the current page\">\n      Back To Top\n    <\/a>\n    <hr>\n    <br>\n\n    <h3 id=\"multiplecalls\">\n      Why have some people never been called for jury service and I&#8217;ve been \n      called more than once?\n    <\/h3>\n    <hr class=\"blueLineTitle\">\n    <br>\n    <p style=\"clear: both;\">\n      Selection is a random computer process. As such, there is always the \n      chance that a person may never be called while another may be called \n      several times.\n    <\/p>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#\"\n    aria-label=\"Click here to go to the top of the current page\">\n      Back To Top\n    <\/a>\n    <hr>\n    <br>\n\n    <h3 id=\"occupationexemption\">\n      Will I be automatically exempted from jury service if I am a doctor, \n      lawyer, dentist or schoolteacher?\n    <\/h3>\n    <hr class=\"blueLineTitle\">\n    <br>\n    <p style=\"clear: both;\">\n      No. Jury service is a civic obligation that we all have. No one is \n      automatically excused because of their occupation. Many doctors, \n      lawyers, dentists and schoolteachers have served as jurors in Erie \n      County. Not even the judges themselves are exempt from jury duty.\n    <\/p>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#\"\n    aria-label=\"Click here to go to the top of the current page\">\n      Back To Top\n    <\/a>\n    <hr>\n    <br>\n\n    <h3 id=\"servicelength\">How long will I have to serve?<\/h3>\n    <hr class=\"blueLineTitle\">\n    <br>\n    <p style=\"clear: both;\">\n      Let us now clear up a few misconceptions you may have about jury duty \n      and alert you to some of the rules of conduct each juror must follow \n      during a trial. Court usually begins at 9:30 a.m. and adjourns at \n      approximately 4:30 p.m. each day, unless you are instructed differently. \n      It is important to be on time since many people are dependent upon your \n      actions. Your length of service is for one day or one trial. If you are \n      chosen to serve as a juror in a trial, you will return each day to hear \n      the case until it is completed. The trial may be carried over into the \n      following week in which event jurors are usually notified in advance. \n      However, if you are not chosen to serve on a panel by the end of the \n      day, your juror obligation has been completed, and you will be excused. \n      Jurors normally are not required to remain overnight.\n    <\/p>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#\"\n    aria-label=\"Click here to go to the top of the current page\">\n      Back To Top\n    <\/a>\n    <hr>\n    <br>\n\n    <h3 id=\"jurydutyexpectations\">\n      What can I expect if I am required to report?\n    <\/h3>\n    <hr class=\"blueLineTitle\">\n    <br>\n    <p style=\"clear: both;\">\n      You will be greeted by jury personnel in Room 207, Second Floor of the \n      Erie County Courthouse, who will check you in. During the jury selection \n      you will be told about the length of the trial. Any conflicts that you \n      may have will be addressed during jury selection.\n    <\/p>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#\"\n    aria-label=\"Click here to go to the top of the current page\">\n      Back To Top\n    <\/a>\n    <hr>\n    <br>\n\n    <h3 id=\"arrivaldeparture\">What time will I arrive and leave?<\/h3>\n    <hr class=\"blueLineTitle\">\n    <br>\n    <p style=\"clear: both;\">\n      The normal business hours for the court are 8:30 a.m. &#8211; 4:30 p.m. You \n      may be required to report at a different time, the phone call in system \n      or website will advise you of the specific time to report if your \n      services are required. If you are seated on a trial, you may serve later \n      than 4:30 p.m. Morning, afternoon and lunch breaks will be provided.\n    <\/p>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#\"\n    aria-label=\"Click here to go to the top of the current page\">\n      Back To Top\n    <\/a>\n    <hr>\n    <br>\n\n    <h3 id=\"callinprocedure\">What is the telephone call-in procedure?<\/h3>\n    <hr class=\"blueLineTitle\">\n    <br>\n    <p style=\"clear: both;\">\n      After you have received and responded to your summons, the following is \n      the telephone procedure to be followed based upon your service dates \n      from your summons. You must call the Jury Information Line: 814-451-6390 \n      after 5:00 p.m. on the business day prior to the date of your service or \n      visit this page to see if you should report, 5:00 p.m. or later in the \n      evening prior to your service date. Please listen carefully and follow \n      all instructions.\n    <\/p>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/juryduty.eriecountypa.gov\/login.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\n    \"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\n    \"Link to log in to the Erie Jury Duty website\">\n      <button class=\"webButton\">Erie Jury Duty Login<\/button>\n    <\/a>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#\"\n    aria-label=\"Click here to go to the top of the current page\">\n      <p style=\"clear:both\">Back To Top<\/p>\n    <\/a>\n    <hr>\n    <br>\n\n    <h3 id=\"jurydutypayment\">How much do I get paid for jury duty?<\/h3>\n    <hr class=\"blueLineTitle\">\n    <br>\n    <p style=\"clear: both;\">\n      According to PA law, jurors are paid $9.00 per day for the first three \n      days of jury service and $25.00 per day for every day thereafter. PA law \n      also calls for payment of mileage at the rate of $0.17 cents per mile. \n      Mileage is calculated by using a zip code table from the Erie County \n      Courthouse to the center of the zip code listed in the mailing address \n      of the juror. You will receive a prepaid debit card at time of check-in. \n      Payment will be loaded to the prepaid debit card on the Friday following \n      the jury service.\n    <\/p>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#\"\n    aria-label=\"Click here to go to the top of the current page\">\n      Back To Top\n    <\/a>\n    <hr>\n    <br>\n\n    <h3 id=\"jurydutyemployerpayment\">\n      Does my employer have to pay me while I am serving on jury duty?\n    <\/h3>\n    <hr class=\"blueLineTitle\">\n    <br>\n    <p style=\"clear: both;\">\n      PA law does not require an employer to compensate an employee for jury \n      service. Check with your employer for their individual policy.\n    <\/p>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#\"\n    aria-label=\"Click here to go to the top of the current page\">\n      Back To Top\n    <\/a>\n    <hr>\n    <br>\n\n    <h3 id=\"failtoreport\">\n      What happens if a person ignores a summons or fails to report for jury \n      service?\n    <\/h3>\n    <hr class=\"blueLineTitle\">\n    <br>\n    <p style=\"clear: both;\">\n      The law provides that such conduct is Contempt of Court, punishable by \n      fine and\/or imprisonment.\n    <\/p>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#\"\n    aria-label=\"Click here to go to the top of the current page\">\n      Back To Top\n    <\/a>\n    <hr>\n    <br>\n\n    <h3 id=\"ageexemption\">Is there an exemption due to my age?<\/h3>\n    <hr class=\"blueLineTitle\">\n    <br>\n    <p style=\"clear: both;\">\n      PA Law does not exclude persons due to their age. However, jurors over \n      the age of 75 may be excused upon request.\n    <\/p>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#\"\n    aria-label=\"Click here to go to the top of the current page\">\n      Back To Top\n    <\/a>\n    <hr>\n    <br>\n\n    <h3 id=\"nightbeforetoreport\">\n      Why do I have to wait until the night before to find out if I have to \n      report?\n    <\/h3>\n    <hr class=\"blueLineTitle\">\n    <br>\n    <p style=\"clear: both;\">\n      The number of jurors needed by the court changes daily. An adequate \n      number of jurors must be summoned each day to cover potential trials. We \n      try to summon as few jurors as possible. In the past, all jurors \n      summoned where required to report to the Courthouse each day and then \n      were sent home if they were not needed. As a convenience to jurors, we \n      established the call-in system to avoid an unnecessary trip to the \n      Courthouse.\n    <\/p>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#\"\n    aria-label=\"Click here to go to the top of the current page\">\n      Back To Top\n    <\/a>\n    <hr>\n    <br>\n\n    <h3 id=\"jurydutyparking\">Where do I park when I report for jury duty?<\/h3>\n    <hr class=\"blueLineTitle\">\n    <br>\n    <p style=\"clear: both;\">\n      Parking for jury duty is available throughout the several blocks \n      surrounding the Courthouse. This includes limited free street parking, \n      metered street parking, and parking ramps that charge a fee located on \n      Peach Street between 7th and 8th Streets, and on 9th Street between \n      Peach and Sassafras Streets. Erie Parking Authority has given QR codes \n      to reduce the rate of parking to $4.00 or $5.00(if over 8 hours) at RAMP \n      Q only, located on Peach Street between 7th and 8th Streets. If parking \n      at a meter there is a mobile app, MeterEZ on your smart phone to pay \n      without coins. For more information, please see Erie Parking Authority \n      FAQs. Unfortunately, any costs associated with parking cannot be \n      reimbursed by the Courts.\n    <\/p>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meterez.com\/app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\n    \"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link to the MeterEZ app\">\n      <button class=\"webButton\">meterEZ App<\/button>\n    <\/a>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/erieparking.com\/faqs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\n    \"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\n    \"Link to the Erie Parking Authority website's frequently asked questions\">\n      <button class=\"webButton\">Erie Parking Authority FAQs<\/button>\n    <\/a>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#\"\n    aria-label=\"Click here to go to the top of the current page\">\n      <p style=\"clear: both;\">Back To Top<\/p>\n    <\/a>\n    <hr>\n    <br>\n\n    <h3 id=\"jurydutyemergency\">\n      What if I have an emergency on the day that I am to report?\n    <\/h3>\n    <hr class=\"blueLineTitle\">\n    <br>\n    <p style=\"clear: both;\">\n      If there is a sudden illness or emergency which will prevent you for \n      appearing on your service date, please call the Jury Coordinators Office \n      at (814) 451-6301 after 8:30 a.m.\n    <\/p>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#\"\n    aria-label=\"Click here to go to the top of the current page\">\n      Back To Top\n    <\/a>\n    <hr>\n    <br>\n\n    <h3 id=\"jurydutyattire\">What should I wear?<\/h3>\n    <hr class=\"blueLineTitle\">\n    <br>\n    <p style=\"clear: both;\">\n      Dress should be comfortable, business casual. Shorts, tank tops, etc. \n      are prohibited.\n    <\/p>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#\"\n    aria-label=\"Click here to go to the top of the current page\">\n      Back To Top\n    <\/a>\n    <hr>\n    <br>\n\n    <h3 id=\"jurydutysecurity\">\n      Will I have to go through any security measures when I enter the \n      Courthouse?\n    <\/h3>\n    <hr class=\"blueLineTitle\">\n    <br>\n    <p style=\"clear: both;\">\n      Yes, all persons entering the Courthouse are subject to a security \n      search and will be required to pass through a metal detector. ALL \n      firearms, including law enforcement, must be turned in with the deputies \n      while walking through security. Please do not bring any sharp objects \n      with you, for example: scissors, pen knives, forks, knives and knitting \n      needles when reporting for jury duty.\n    <\/p>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#\"\n    aria-label=\"Click here to go to the top of the current page\">\n      Back To Top\n    <\/a>\n    <hr>\n    <br>\n\n    <h3 id=\"jurydutychildcare\">\n      Do you provide childcare while serving as a juror?\n    <\/h3>\n    <hr class=\"blueLineTitle\">\n    <br>\n    <p style=\"clear: both;\">\n      Childcare is not provided at the Erie County Courthouse. Jurors are \n      expected to arrange for childcare during their term of jury service.\n    <\/p>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#\"\n    aria-label=\"Click here to go to the top of the current page\">\n      Back To Top\n    <\/a>\n    <hr>\n    <br>\n\n    <h3 id=\"jurydutypermitteditems\">What should I bring when I report?<\/h3>\n    <hr class=\"blueLineTitle\">\n    <br>\n    <p style=\"clear: both;\">\n      You should bring something to read during waiting periods. Laptops, cell \n      phones, handheld gaming consoles, tablets, etc. are permitted.\n    <\/p>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#\"\n    aria-label=\"Click here to go to the top of the current page\">\n      Back To Top\n    <\/a>\n    <hr>\n    <br>\n\n    <h3 id=\"jurydutyelectronicitems\">\n      Will I be able to use my cell phone, computer, or other electronic \n      device while serving as a juror?\n    <\/h3>\n    <hr class=\"blueLineTitle\">\n    <br>\n    <p style=\"clear: both;\">\n      According to Pa law, jurors may not use a cell phone, computer, or other \n      electronic device with communication capabilities while in attendance at \n      trial or during deliberations. Jurors may not use these devices to \n      obtain or disclose information about a case in which they have been \n      chosen as prospective or selected jurors. Cell phones, computers, or \n      other electronic devices may be used during breaks or recesses but may \n      never be used to obtain or disclose information about the case. NOTE: A \n      juror who violates this rule may be found in contempt of court and \n      sanctioned. Sanctions may include, but are not limited to, the \n      confiscation of the electronic device.\n    <\/p>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#\"\n    aria-label=\"Click here to go to the top of the current page\">\n      Back To Top\n    <\/a>\n    <hr>\n    <br>\n\n    <h3 id=\"jurydutylanguage\">\n      English is my second language. Can I still serve on a jury?\n    <\/h3>\n    <hr class=\"blueLineTitle\">\n    <br>\n    <p style=\"clear: both;\">\n      Yes. To serve on a jury in Pennsylvania&#8217;s state courts, the law requires \n      that you must be proficient in the English language. This means that you \n      must be able to speak, read and write English well enough to understand \n      the evidence presented and the judge&#8217;s instructions in a case. You do \n      not have to be a perfect English speaker to serve on a jury. Click here \n      for more information.\n    <\/p>\n    <a href=\n    \"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/JuryServiceInformation.pdf\"\n    target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\n      <button class=\"pdfButton\">Jury Service Information<\/button>\n    <\/a>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#\"\n    aria-label=\"Click here to go to the top of the current page\">\n      <p style=\"clear: both;\">Back To Top<\/p>\n    <\/a>\n    <hr class=\"greyLine\">\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Second column element. -->\n  <div class=\"mainContent\">\n    <div class=\"urgentMessage\">\n      <div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n        <h3>*****ALERT*****<\/h3>\n        <br>\n\n        <p>\n          Please be advised that a current scam exists in Erie County, \n          Pennsylvania where the perpetrators are impersonating Sheriffs \n          and\/or other law enforcement. These scam calls involve the Sheriff \n          indicating to the victim that they have failed to report for Jury \n          Duty and that they must pay money as a consequence. NEVER will any \n          agency from County Government call you and ask for money for failing \n          to appear for Jury Duty. If and when you fail to appear for your \n          service, the Office of the Jury Coordinator will contact you via \n          mail in regards to your failure to appear.\n        <\/p>\n        <p>\n          If you feel it is necessary to inquire, feel free to contact the \n          Office of the Jury Coordinator at \n          <a href=\"tel:8144516059\">814-451-6059<\/a> or by emailing \n          <a href=\"mailto:juryinfo@eriecountypa.gov\">\n            juryinfo@eriecountypa.gov\n          <\/a>.\n        <\/p>\n        <br>\n        <hr>\n\n        <p>\n          If you are contacted by these scammers it is recommended that you \n          immediately hang up the phone. Please contact your local law \n          enforcement agency and have them file a case\/complaint through the \n          Internet Crime Complaint Center.\n        <\/p>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ic3.gov\/\" aria-label=\n        \"Link to eht Internet Crime Complaint Center's website\" target=\"_blank\"\n        rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n          <button class=\"webButton\">View Website<\/button>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <br>\n    <hr>\n\n    <div>\n      <h3>Juror Qualification Form<\/h3>\n      <hr class=\"blueLineTitle\">\n      <br>\n      <p><strong>Options to complete the jury questionnaire:<\/strong><\/p>\n      <ul>\n        <li>\n          Complete the questionnaire online using the Online Jury Questionnaire\n        <\/li> \n        <li>\n          Call the automated phone system at \n          <a href=\"tel:8144516390\">814-451-6390<\/a>\n        <\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/juryduty.eriecountypa.gov\/\" aria-label=\n      \"Link to the Online Jury Questionarie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\n      \"noopener noreferrer\">\n        <button class=\"webButton\">Online Jury Questionnaire<\/button>\n      <\/a>\n      <br>\n      <hr>\n      <br>\n\n      <h3>Reporting for Jury Duty<\/h3>\n      <hr class=\"blueLineTitle\">\n      <br>\n      <p>\n        <strong>\n          Options to verify if you need to report for jury duty include:\n        <\/strong>\n      <\/p>\n      <ul>\n        <li>Check online with the Online Jury Duty Verification<\/li>\n        <li>\n          Call the automated phone system at \n          <a href=\"tel:8144516390\">814-451-6390<\/a>\n        <\/li>\n        <li>\n          Email your juror number to \n          <a href=\"mailto:juryduty@eriecountypa.gov\">\n            juryduty@eriecountypa.gov\n          <\/a> \n          any time after 5:00 p.m. the day before you are to report\n        <\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/juryduty.eriecountypa.gov\/\" aria-label=\n      \"Link to the Online Jury Duty Verification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\n      \"noopener noreferrer\">\n        <button class=\"webButton\">Online Jury Duty Verification<\/button>\n      <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<!-- Footer. -->\n<div class=\"contactFooter\">\n  <!-- Footer heading. -->\n  <h2>Contact<\/h2>\n  <hr class=\"blueLine\">\n\n  <!-- Footer content. -->\n  <h3>Jury Duty<\/h3>\n  <p>\n    Erie County Courthouse<br>\n    140 West Sixth Street<br>\n    Room 207<br>\n    Erie, PA 16501\n  <\/p>\n  <p>\n    <strong>\n      <i class=\"fa-solid fa-phone\"><\/i> <!-- Phone icon. -->\n      Phone: <a href=\"tel:8144516059\">814-451-6059<\/a>\n    <\/strong>\n  <\/p>\n  <p>\n    <!-- Fax icon. -->\n    <strong><i class=\"fa-solid fa-fax\"><\/i> Fax: 814-451-7699<\/strong>\n  <\/p>\n  <p>\n    <strong>\n      <i class=\"fa-solid fa-envelope\"><\/i> Email: <!-- Email icon. -->\n      <a href=\"mailto:juryinfo@eriecountypa.gov\">juryinfo@eriecountypa.gov<\/a>\n    <\/strong>\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jury Duty Courts Access to Financial Records Americans with Disabilities Attorney Information Chamber Procedures Civil Court Constables Court Administration Court and Trial Schedules Court Interpreter Services Criminal Court Family Court Judges Jury Duty Local Rules Magisterial District Judge Probation &#8211; 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