{"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":"2026-04-07T19:12:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T19:12:16","slug":"jury-duty","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/","title":{"rendered":"Jury Duty"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"headerBox\">\n\t<h1 class=\"index2\">Jury Duty<\/h1>\n\t<br>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"departmentContainer\">\n\t<div class=\"departmentBoxContent index3\">\n\t\t<h2> Courts <\/h2>\n\n\t\t<hr class=\"blueLine\" style=\"float:left\">\n\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<br>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"departmentLinksDesktop\" style=\"clear:both;\">\n\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/court-information\/access-to-financial-records\/\"> Access to Financial Records<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/court-information\/americans-with-disabilities\/\"> Americans with Disabilities<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/court-information\/attorney-information\/\"> Attorney Information<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/court-information\/chamber-procedures\/\"> Chamber Procedures<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/civil-court\/\"> Civil Court<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/court-information\/constables\/\"> Constables<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/court-information\/court-administration\/\"> Court Administration<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/court-and-trial-schedules\/\"> Court and Trial Schedules<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/court-interpreter-services\/\"> Court Interpreter Services<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/court-information\/criminal-court\/\"> Criminal Court<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/family-court\/\"> Family Court<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/court-information\/judges\/\"> Judges<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/\"> Jury Duty<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/court-information\/local-rules\/\"> Local Rules<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/magisterial-district-judge\/\"> Magisterial District Judge<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/probation-adult\/\"> Probation &#8211; 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Adult<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/probation-juvenile\/\"> Probation &#8211; Juvenile<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/transcripts\/\"> Transcripts<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/treatment-court\/\"> Treatment Court<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> \n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"mainContent\">\n\t<h2>Quick Information<\/h2>\n\t<hr class=\"blueLineTitle\">\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"twoColumnEven\">\n\t<div>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#ageexemption\" aria-label=\"Link jumps to 'Request for Age Exemption' Information\"><h3 style=\"clear:both; padding-top:5%;\">Request for Age Exemption<\/h3><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<p style=\"clear: both\">Must be 75+<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutypayment\" aria-label=\"Link jumps to 'Jury Duty Pay' Information\"><h3>Pay<\/h3><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<p style=\"clear: both\">$9.00 plus $0.17 a mile from where you live to the courthouse<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutyparking\" aria-label=\"Link jumps to 'Jury Duty Parking' Information\"><h3>Parking<\/h3><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<p style=\"clear: both\">Ramp Q on Peach St. between 7th and 8th St.  <strong>Parking here is not reimbursed<\/strong>, but discounted to $4.00 or $5.00 (If over 8 hours)<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>If you have a <strong>handicap placard<\/strong>, you can park wherever you are most comfortable, as long as the placard is visible. You do not need to feed any meters either. Prepare a note before your date of service with the make, model, color of your vehicle, and license plate number; the Parking Authority will be notified on your behalf, and you will <strong>NOT<\/strong> be ticketed.<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutyelectronicitems\" aria-label=\"Link jumps to Jury Duty Cell Phone Rules Page Quick Information\"><h3>Cell Phones<\/h3><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<p style=\"clear: both\">Are permitted and free to use during jury service, if locked up at security, they will be unlocked if presented at Room 207 for jury service check-in<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#occupationexemption\" aria-label=\"Link jumps to Jury Duty Occupations Exemption Quick Information\"><h3>Excusals<\/h3><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<p style=\"clear: both\">Medical \u2013 Must be faxed from your doctor\u2019s office requesting your exemption, can indicate permanently.  No medical history or specific condition is necessary.  <br>Caregiver \u2013 Must be faxed from the person you caregive for\u2019s doctor\u2019s office.  No medical history or specific condition is necessary.  <br>Language barrier \u2013 Must be faxed from the individual who has a language barrier\u2019s doctor\u2019s office or a verified translation agency.  <br>Non-citizen \u2013 Fax a copy of the permanent residency card, visa, etc.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Fax Number: 814-451-7699 (Must include 814 to receive)<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>*If you do not meet any of these criteria or cannot provide the necessary documentation, you will NOT be excused.  A reschedule can be requested.*<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutyemergency\" aria-label=\"Link jumps to Jury Duty Emergency Quick Information\"><h3>Emergency the Morning of your Service: <\/h3><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<p style=\"clear: both\">Call <a href=\"tel:8144516059\">814-451-6059<\/a> or <a href=\"tel:8144516301\">814-451-6301<\/a>.  Do NOT leave multiple messages!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutysecurity\" aria-label=\"Link jumps to Jury Duty Firearms\/Weapons Quick Information\"><h3>Firearms\/Weapons <\/h3><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<p style=\"clear: both\">These are not permitted.  If you are law enforcement or security, please check your firearms with the sheriff\u2019s deputies at the 6th St. entrance to the courthouse.  <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#servicelength\" aria-label=\"Link jumps to Jury Duty Service Length Quick Information\"><h3>Length of Service<\/h3><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<p style=\"clear: both\">One day or one trial, when you enter the courtroom the attorneys on the case will let you know how long the trial is expected to last.  If you were not picked to sit on a trial, your service is considered complete, and you will <strong>NOT<\/strong> be rescheduled to another date.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>If there are any reasons why you <strong>CANNOT<\/strong> serve as a juror on a trial, the attorneys will make the determination on whether to dismiss you or not.  Court Administration and the Jury Coordinator\u2019s staff do not have the authority to make this determination before entry to the courtroom.  <\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>You may go home early if the case settles or the defendant on trial takes a plea. <\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>When you report for jury service, even if you did not sit on a trial, you will be excused from jury service for a minimum of 1 year. <\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>If selected to sit on a trial, you will be excused from jury service for a minimum of 1 year as well at the conclusion of the trial or a minimum of 3 years if the trial lasts longer than 3 days.<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutyemployerpayment\" aria-label=\"Link jumps to Jury Duty Employer Payment Quick Information\"><h3>Employer<\/h3><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<p style=\"clear: both\">Your employer is legally required to let you attend jury service and cannot punish you for attending your civic duty. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Paperwork will be provided to indicate your attendance and pay for the length of your service.  <\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong>PLEASE<\/strong> let your employer know about your date of service <strong>IMMEDIATELY<\/strong> upon your receival of the summons. <\/li> \n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"hideMobile mainContent\">\n\t<h2>Quick Links &#8211; FAQs<\/h2>\n\t<hr class=\"blueLineTitle\">\n\t<br>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#calledtoserve\" aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'Who is Called to Serve' Page Jump Link\"><div class=\"quickLinkItem\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<p>Who is called to serve?<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#nameselected\" aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'How was my name selected?' Page Jump Link\"><div class=\"quickLinkItem\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<p>How was my name selected?<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#multiplecalls\" aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'Why have I been called more than once?' Page Jump Link\"><div class=\"quickLinkItem\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<p>Why have I been called more than once?<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#occupationexemption\" aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'Will I be exempted?' Page Jump Link\"><div class=\"quickLinkItem\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<p>Will I be exempted?<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#servicelength\" aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'How long will I have to serve?' Page Jump Link\"><div class=\"quickLinkItem\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<p>How long will I have to serve?<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutyexpectations\" aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'What can I expect?' Page Jump Link\"><div class=\"quickLinkItem\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<p>What can I expect?<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#arrivaldeparture\" aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'What time will I arrive and leave?' Page Jump Link\"><div class=\"quickLinkItem\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<p>What time will I arrive and leave?<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#callinprocedure\" aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'What is the telephone call-in procedure?' Page Jump Link\"><div class=\"quickLinkItem\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<p>What is the telephone call-in procedure?<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutypayment\" aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'How much do I get paid for jury duty?' Page Jump Link\"><div class=\"quickLinkItem\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<p>How much do I get paid for jury duty?<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutyemployerpayment\" aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'Does my employer have to pay me while I am serving?' Page Jump Link\"><div class=\"quickLinkItem\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<p>Does my employer have to pay me while I am serving?<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#failtoreport\" aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'What happens if a person ignores a summons or fails to report?' Page Jump Link\"><div class=\"quickLinkItem\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<p>What happens if a person ignores a summons or fails to report?<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#ageexemption\" aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'Is there an exemption due to my age?' Page Jump Link\"><div class=\"quickLinkItem\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<p>Is there an exemption due to my age?<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#nightbeforetoreport\" aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'Why do I have to wait until the night before to find out if I have to report?' Page Jump Link\"><div class=\"quickLinkItem\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<p>Why do I have to wait until the night before to find out if I have to report?<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#hardship\" aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'What should I do if being a juror at the time would create a hardship for me?' Page Jump Link\"><div class=\"quickLinkItem\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<p>What should I do if being a juror at the time would create a hardship for me?<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutyparking\" aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'Where do I park when I report for jury duty?' Page Jump Link\"><div class=\"quickLinkItem\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<p>Where do I park when I report for jury duty?<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutyemergency\" aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'What if I have an emergency on the day that I am to report?' Page Jump Link\"><div class=\"quickLinkItem\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<p>What if I have an emergency on the day that I am to report?<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutyattire\" aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'What should I wear?' Page Jump Link\"><div class=\"quickLinkItem\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<p>What should I wear?<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutysecurity\" aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'What are the security measures at the Courthouse?' Page Jump Link\"><div class=\"quickLinkItem\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<p>What are the security measures at the Courthouse?<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutychildcare\" aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'Do you provide childcare while serving as a juror?' Page Jump Link\"><div class=\"quickLinkItem\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<p>Do you provide childcare while serving as a juror?<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutypermitteditems\" aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'What should I bring when I report?' Page Jump Link\"><div class=\"quickLinkItem\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<p>What should I bring when I report?<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutyelectronicitems\" aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'Will I be able to use electronic devices while serving as a juror?' Page Jump Link\"><div class=\"quickLinkItem\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<p>Will I be able to use electronic devices while serving as a juror?<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutylanguage\" aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'English is my second language. Can I still serve on a jury?' Page Jump Link\"><div class=\"quickLinkItem\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<p>English is my second language. Can I still serve on a jury?<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"hideDesktop mainContent\">\n\t<h2>Quick Links &#8211; FAQs<\/h2>\n\t<hr class=\"blueLineTitle\">\n\t<br>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#calledtoserve\" aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'Who is Called to Serve' Page Jump Link\"><p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n\t\tWho is called to serve?<\/p>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#nameselected\" aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'How was my name selected?' Page Jump Link\"><p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n\t\tHow was my name selected?<\/p>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#multiplecalls\" aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'Why have I been called more than once?' Page Jump Link\"><p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n\t\tWhy have I been called more than once?<\/p>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#occupationexemption\" aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'Will I be exempted?' Page Jump Link\"><p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n\t\tWill I be exempted?<\/p>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#servicelength\" aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'How long will I have to serve?' Page Jump Link\"><p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n\t\tHow long will I have to serve?<\/p>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutyexpectations\" aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'What can I expect?' Page Jump Link\"><p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n\t\tWhat can I expect?<\/p>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#arrivaldeparture\" aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'What time will I arrive and leave?' Page Jump Link\"><p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n\t\tWhat time will I arrive and leave?<\/p>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#callinprocedure\" aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'What is the telephone call-in procedure?' Page Jump Link\"><p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n\t\tWhat is the telephone call-in procedure?<\/p>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutypayment\" aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'How much do I get paid for jury duty?' Page Jump Link\"><p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n\t\tHow much do I get paid for jury duty?<\/p>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutyemployerpayment\" aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'Does my employer have to pay me while I am serving?' Page Jump Link\"><p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n\t\tDoes my employer have to pay me while I am serving?<\/p>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#failtoreport\" aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'What happens if a person ignores a summons or fails to report?' Page Jump Link\"><p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n\t\tWhat happens if a person ignores a summons or fails to report?<\/p>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#ageexemption\" aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'Is there an exemption due to my age?' Page Jump Link\"><p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n\t\tIs there an exemption due to my age?<\/p>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#nightbeforetoreport\" aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'Why do I have to wait until the night before to find out if I have to report?' Page Jump Link\"><p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n\t\tWhy do I have to wait until the night before to find out if I have to report?<\/p>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#hardship\" aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'What should I do if being a juror at the time would create a hardship for me?' Page Jump Link\"><p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n\t\tWhat should I do if being a juror at the time would create a hardship for me?<\/p>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutyparking\" aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'Where do I park when I report for jury duty?' Page Jump Link\"><p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n\t\tWhere do I park when I report for jury duty?<\/p>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutyemergency\" aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'Who is Called to Serve' Page Jump Link\"><p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n\t\tWhat if I have an emergency on the day that I am to report?<\/p>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutyattire\" aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'What should I wear?' Page Jump Link\"><p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n\t\tWhat should I wear?<\/p>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutysecurity\" aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'What are the security measures at the Courthouse?' Page Jump Link\"><p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n\t\tWhat are the security measures at the Courthouse?<\/p>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutychildcare\" aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'Do you provide childcare while serving as a juror?' Page Jump Link\"><p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n\t\tDo you provide childcare while serving as a juror?<\/p>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutypermitteditems\" aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'What should I bring when I report?' Page Jump Link\"><p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n\t\tWhat should I bring when I report?<\/p>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutyelectronicitems\" aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'Will I be able to use electronic devices while serving as a juror?' Page Jump Link\"><p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n\t\tWill I be able to use electronic devices while serving as a juror?<\/p>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#jurydutylanguage\" aria-label=\"Jury Duty 'English is my second language. Can I still serve on a jury?' Page Jump Link\"><p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-down fa-2xl\" style=\"color: #8abbd3;\"><\/i>\n\t\tEnglish is my second language. Can I still serve on a jury?<\/p>\n\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"twoColumn\" style=\"clear:both\">\n\n\t<div>\n\t\t<h3 id=\"calledtoserve\">Who may be called to serve as a juror?<\/h3>\n\t\t<hr class=\"blueLineTitle\">\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<p style=\"clear:both\">The service you will be performing as jurors in the Court is the cornerstone of our judicial system. It is a vital duty of every citizen, an absolute essential to our form of democratic society. Without it our system of justice could be ruled by oppression or engulfed in anarchy. Fulfilling your obligation as a juror ensures your fellow citizens of a fair decision regarding their property rights, or their life and liberty.<\/p>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#\" aria-label=\"Click here to go to the top of the current page\">Back To Top<\/a>\n\t\t<hr>\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<h3 id=\"nameselected\">How was my name selected for jury duty?<\/h3>\n\t\t<hr class=\"blueLineTitle\">\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<p style=\"clear:both\">The process of selecting jurors began many months ago when a computer randomly chose your name from a list of over 215,000 registered voters in the County, the statewide drivers&#8217; license list, tax revenue list, and those collecting social services. Some people were exempted by law from this duty and others were excused because of medical or other reasons. For many of you, serving as a juror is an inconvenience and a sacrifice. However, the success of the jury system depends upon your willingness to serve. Your contribution is important not only to the community but also to you personally, since our form of society is only as strong as its system of justice. Your participation as a juror will leave you with firsthand knowledge of the judicial branch of government. You will find most trials extremely interesting and will feel gratified to have taken part in a real-life situation of great significance to your fellow citizens. You should take pride in helping to preserve and strengthen our system of justice.<\/p>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#\" aria-label=\"Click here to go to the top of the current page\">Back To Top<\/a>\n\t\t<hr>\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<h3 id=\"multiplecalls\">Why have some people never been called for jury service and I&#8217;ve been called more than once?<\/h3>\n\t\t<hr class=\"blueLineTitle\">\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<p style=\"clear:both\">Selection is a random computer process. As such, there is always the chance that a person may never be called while another may be called several times.<\/p>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#\" aria-label=\"Click here to go to the top of the current page\">Back To Top<\/a>\n\t\t<hr>\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<h3 id=\"occupationexemption\">Will I be automatically exempted from jury service if I am a doctor, lawyer, dentist or schoolteacher?<\/h3>\n\t\t<hr class=\"blueLineTitle\">\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<p style=\"clear:both\">No. Jury service is a civic obligation that we all have. No one is automatically excused because of their occupation. Many doctors, lawyers, dentists and schoolteachers have served as jurors in Erie County. Not even the judges themselves are exempt from jury duty.<\/p>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#\" aria-label=\"Click here to go to the top of the current page\">Back To Top<\/a>\n\t\t<hr>\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<h3 id=\"servicelength\">How long will I have to serve?<\/h3>\n\t\t<hr class=\"blueLineTitle\">\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<p style=\"clear:both\">Let us now clear up a few misconceptions you may have about jury duty and alert you to some of the rules of conduct each juror must follow during a trial. Court usually begins at 9:30 a.m. and adjourns at approximately 4:30 p.m. each day, unless you are instructed differently. It is important to be on time since many people are dependent upon your actions. Your length of service is for one day or one trial. If you are chosen to serve as a juror in a trial, you will return each day to hear the case until it is completed. The trial may be carried over into the following week in which event jurors are usually notified in advance. However, if you are not chosen to serve on a panel by the end of the day, your juror obligation has been completed, and you will be excused. Jurors normally are not required to remain overnight.<\/p>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#\" aria-label=\"Click here to go to the top of the current page\">Back To Top<\/a>\n\t\t<hr>\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<h3 id=\"jurydutyexpectations\">What can I expect if I am required to report?<\/h3>\n\t\t<hr class=\"blueLineTitle\">\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<p style=\"clear:both\">You will be greeted by jury personnel in Room 207, Second Floor of the Erie County Courthouse, who will check you in. During the jury selection you will be told about the length of the trial. Any conflicts that you may have will be addressed during jury selection.<\/p>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#\" aria-label=\"Click here to go to the top of the current page\">Back To Top<\/a>\n\t\t<hr>\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<h3 id=\"arrivaldeparture\">What time will I arrive and leave?<\/h3>\n\t\t<hr class=\"blueLineTitle\">\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<p style=\"clear:both\">The normal business hours for the court are 8:30 a.m. &#8211; 4:30 p.m. You may be required to report at a different time, the phone call in system or website will advise you of the specific time to report if your services are required. If you are seated on a trial, you may serve later than 4:30 p.m. Morning, afternoon and lunch breaks will be provided.<\/p>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#\" aria-label=\"Click here to go to the top of the current page\">Back To Top<\/a>\n\t\t<hr>\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<h3 id=\"callinprocedure\">What is the telephone call-in procedure?<\/h3>\n\t\t<hr class=\"blueLineTitle\">\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<p style=\"clear:both\">After you have received and responded to your summons, the following is the telephone procedure to be followed based upon your service dates from your summons. You must call the Jury Information Line: 814-451-6390 after 5:00 p.m. on the business day prior to the date of your service or visit this page to see if you should report, 5:00 p.m. or later in the evening prior to your service date. Please listen carefully and follow all instructions.<\/p>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/juryduty.eriecountypa.gov\/login.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link to log in to the Erie Jury Duty website\"><button class=\"webButton\">Erie Jury Duty Login<\/button><\/a>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#\" aria-label=\"Click here to go to the top of the current page\"><p style=\"clear:both\">Back To Top<\/p><\/a>\n\t\t<hr>\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<h3 id=\"jurydutypayment\">How much do I get paid for jury duty?<\/h3>\n\t\t<hr class=\"blueLineTitle\">\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<p style=\"clear:both\">According to PA law, jurors are paid $9.00 per day for the first three days of jury service and $25.00 per day for every day thereafter. PA law also calls for payment of mileage at the rate of $0.17 cents per mile. Mileage is calculated by using a zip code table from the Erie County Courthouse to the center of the zip code listed in the mailing address of the juror. You will receive a prepaid debit card at time of check-in. Payment will be loaded to the prepaid debit card on the Friday following the jury service.<\/p>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#\" aria-label=\"Click here to go to the top of the current page\">Back To Top<\/a>\n\t\t<hr>\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<h3 id=\"jurydutyemployerpayment\">Does my employer have to pay me while I am serving on jury duty?<\/h3>\n\t\t<hr class=\"blueLineTitle\">\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<p style=\"clear:both\">PA law does not require an employer to compensate an employee for jury service. Check with your employer for their individual policy.<\/p>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#\" aria-label=\"Click here to go to the top of the current page\">Back To Top<\/a>\n\t\t<hr>\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<h3 id=\"failtoreport\">What happens if a person ignores a summons or fails to report for jury service?<\/h3>\n\t\t<hr class=\"blueLineTitle\">\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<p style=\"clear:both\">The law provides that such conduct is Contempt of Court, punishable by fine and\/or imprisonment.<\/p>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#\" aria-label=\"Click here to go to the top of the current page\">Back To Top<\/a>\n\t\t<hr>\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<h3 id=\"ageexemption\">Is there an exemption due to my age?<\/h3>\n\t\t<hr class=\"blueLineTitle\">\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<p style=\"clear:both\">PA Law does not exclude persons due to their age. However, jurors over the age of 75 may be excused upon request.<\/p>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#\" aria-label=\"Click here to go to the top of the current page\">Back To Top<\/a>\n\t\t<hr>\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<h3 id=\"nightbeforetoreport\">Why do I have to wait until the night before to find out if I have to report?<\/h3>\n\t\t<hr class=\"blueLineTitle\">\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<p style=\"clear:both\">The number of jurors needed by the court changes daily. An adequate number of jurors must be summoned each day to cover potential trials. We try to summon as few jurors as possible. In the past, all jurors summoned where required to report to the Courthouse each day and then were sent home if they were not needed. As a convenience to jurors, we established the call-in system to avoid an unnecessary trip to the Courthouse.<\/p>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#\" aria-label=\"Click here to go to the top of the current page\">Back To Top<\/a>\n\t\t<hr>\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<h3 id=\"jurydutyparking\">Where do I park when I report for jury duty?<\/h3>\n\t\t<hr class=\"blueLineTitle\">\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<p style=\"clear:both\">Parking for jury duty is available throughout the several blocks surrounding the Courthouse. This includes limited free street parking, metered street parking, and parking ramps that charge a fee located on Peach Street between 7th and 8th Streets, and on 9th Street between Peach and Sassafras Streets. Erie Parking Authority has given QR codes to reduce the rate of parking to $4.00 or $5.00(if over 8 hours) at RAMP Q only, located on Peach Street between 7th and 8th Streets. If parking at a meter there is a mobile app, MeterEZ on your smart phone to pay without coins. For more information, please see Erie Parking Authority FAQs. Unfortunately, any costs associated with parking cannot be reimbursed by the Courts.<\/p>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.meterez.com\/app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link to the MeterEZ app\"><button class=\"webButton\">meterEZ App<\/button><\/a>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/erieparking.com\/faqs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link to the Erie Parking Authority website's frequently asked questions\"><button class=\"webButton\">Erie Parking Authority FAQs<\/button><\/a>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#\" aria-label=\"Click here to go to the top of the current page\"><p style=\"clear:both\">Back To Top<\/p><\/a>\n\t\t<hr>\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<h3 id=\"jurydutyemergency\">What if I have an emergency on the day that I am to report?<\/h3>\n\t\t<hr class=\"blueLineTitle\">\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<p style=\"clear:both\">If there is a sudden illness or emergency which will prevent you for appearing on your service date, please call the Jury Coordinators Office at (814) 451-6301 after 8:30 a.m.<\/p>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#\" aria-label=\"Click here to go to the top of the current page\">Back To Top<\/a>\n\t\t<hr>\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<h3 id=\"jurydutyattire\">What should I wear?<\/h3>\n\t\t<hr class=\"blueLineTitle\">\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<p style=\"clear:both\">Dress should be comfortable, business casual. Shorts, tank tops, etc. are prohibited.<\/p>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#\" aria-label=\"Click here to go to the top of the current page\">Back To Top<\/a>\n\t\t<hr>\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<h3 id=\"jurydutysecurity\">Will I have to go through any security measures when I enter the Courthouse?<\/h3>\n\t\t<hr class=\"blueLineTitle\">\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<p style=\"clear:both\">Yes, all persons entering the Courthouse are subject to a security search and will be required to pass through a metal detector. ALL firearms, including law enforcement, must be turned in with the deputies while walking through security. Please do not bring any sharp objects with you, for example: scissors, pen knives, forks, knives and knitting needles when reporting for jury duty.<\/p>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#\" aria-label=\"Click here to go to the top of the current page\">Back To Top<\/a>\n\t\t<hr>\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<h3 id=\"jurydutychildcare\">Do you provide childcare while serving as a juror?<\/h3>\n\t\t<hr class=\"blueLineTitle\">\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<p style=\"clear:both\">Childcare is not provided at the Erie County Courthouse. Jurors are expected to arrange for childcare during their term of jury service.<\/p>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#\" aria-label=\"Click here to go to the top of the current page\">Back To Top<\/a>\n\t\t<hr>\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<h3 id=\"jurydutypermitteditems\">What should I bring when I report?<\/h3>\n\t\t<hr class=\"blueLineTitle\">\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<p style=\"clear:both\">You should bring something to read during waiting periods. Laptops, cell phones, handheld gaming consoles, tablets, etc. are permitted.  <\/p>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#\" aria-label=\"Click here to go to the top of the current page\">Back To Top<\/a>\n\t\t<hr>\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<h3 id=\"jurydutyelectronicitems\">Will I be able to use my cell phone, computer, or other electronic device while serving as a juror?<\/h3>\n\t\t<hr class=\"blueLineTitle\">\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<p style=\"clear:both\">According to Pa law, jurors may not use a cell phone, computer, or other electronic device with communication capabilities while in attendance at trial or during deliberations. Jurors may not use these devices to obtain or disclose information about a case in which they have been chosen as prospective or selected jurors. Cell phones, computers, or other electronic devices may be used during breaks or recesses but may never be used to obtain or disclose information about the case. NOTE: A juror who violates this rule may be found in contempt of court and sanctioned. Sanctions may include, but are not limited to, the confiscation of the electronic device. <\/p>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#\" aria-label=\"Click here to go to the top of the current page\">Back To Top<\/a>\n\t\t<hr>\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<h3 id=\"jurydutyelectronicitems\">English is my second language. Can I still serve on a jury?<\/h3>\n\t\t<hr class=\"blueLineTitle\">\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<p style=\"clear:both\">Yes. To serve on a jury in Pennsylvania&#8217;s state courts, the law requires that you must be proficient in the English language. This means that you must be able to speak, read and write English well enough to understand the evidence presented and the judge&#8217;s instructions in a case. You do not have to be a perfect English speaker to serve on a jury. Click here for more information. <\/p>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/JuryServiceInformation.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><button class=\"pdfButton\">Jury Service Information<\/button><\/a>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/#\" aria-label=\"Click here to go to the top of the current page\"><p style=\"clear:both\">Back To Top<\/p><\/a>\n\t\t<hr class=\"greyLine\">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"mainContent\">\n\t\t<div class=\"urgentMessage\">\n\t\t\t<div style=\"text-align:center\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3>*****ALERT*****<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<br>\n\t\t\t\t<p>Please be advised that a current scam exists in Erie County, Pennsylvania where the perpetrators are impersonating Sheriffs and\/or other law enforcement. These scam calls involve the Sheriff indicating to the victim that they have failed to report for Jury Duty and that they must pay money as a consequence.\n\t\t\t\tNEVER will any agency from County Government call you and ask for money for failing to appear for Jury Duty. If and when you fail to appear for your service, the Office of the Jury Coordinator will contact you via mail in regards to your failure to appear.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<p>If you feel it is necessary to inquire, feel free to contact the Office of the Jury Coordinator at <a href=\"tel:8144516059\">814-451-6059<\/a> or by emailing <a href=\"mailto:juryinfo@eriecountypa.gov\">juryinfo@eriecountypa.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<br>\n\t\t\t\t<hr>\n\t\t\t\t<p>If you are contacted by these scammers it is recommended that you immediately hang up the phone. Please contact your local law enforcement agency and have them file a case\/complaint through the Internet Crime Complaint Center.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ic3.gov\/\" aria-label=\"Link to eht Internet Crime Complaint Center's website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><button class=\"btn-primary\">View Website<\/button><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<hr>\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<h3>Juror Qualification Form<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<hr class=\"blueLineTitle\">\n\t\t\t<br>\n\t\t\t<p><strong>Options to complete the jury questionnaire:<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t<ul>\n\t\t\t\t<li>Complete the questionnaire online using the Online Jury Questionnaire<\/li> \n\t\t\t\t<li>Call the automated phone system at <a href=\"tel:8144516390\">814-451-6390<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/juryduty.eriecountypa.gov\/\" aria-label=\"Link to the Online Jury Questionarie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><button class=\"btn-primary\">Online Jury Questionnaire<\/button><\/a>\n\t\t\t<br>\n\t\t\t<hr>\n\t\t\t<br>\n\t\t\t<h3>Reporting for Jury Duty<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<hr class=\"blueLineTitle\">\n\t\t\t<br>\n\t\t\t<p><strong>Options to verify if you need to report for jury duty include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t<ul>\n\t\t\t\t<li>Check online with the Online Jury Duty Verification<\/li> \n\t\t\t\t<li>Call the automated phone system at <a href=\"tel:8144516390\">814-451-6390<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li>Email your juror number to <a href=\"mailto:juryduty@eriecountypa.gov\">juryduty@eriecountypa.gov<\/a> any time after 5:00 p.m. the day before you are to report<\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/juryduty.eriecountypa.gov\/\" aria-label=\"Link to the Online Jury Duty Verification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><button class=\"btn-primary\">Online Jury Duty Verification<\/button><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"contactFooter\">\n\n<h2>Contact<\/h2>\n<hr class=\"blueLine\">\n<h3>Jury Duty<\/h3>\n\n<p> Erie County Courthouse <br>\n140 West Sixth Street <br>\nRoom 207<br>\nErie, PA 16501 <\/p>\n\n<p><strong><i class=\"fa-solid fa-phone\"><\/i> Phone: <a href=\"tel:8144516059\"> 814-451-6059<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><i class=\"fa-solid fa-fax\"><\/i> Fax: 814-451-7699<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <i class=\"fa-solid fa-envelope\"><\/i> Email: <a href=\"mailto:juryinfo@eriecountypa.gov\">juryinfo@eriecountypa.gov <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\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; Adult Probation &#8211; Juvenile Transcripts Treatment Court Access to Financial Records Americans with Disabilities Attorney [&#8230;]<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-secondary understrap-read-more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/courts\/jury-duty\/\">Read More&#8230;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> from Jury Duty<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":4374,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-templates\/no-title.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3193","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3193","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3193"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3193\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4374"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/courts.eriecountypa.gov\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3193"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}