Jury Service

Reporting for Jury Duty

The Court continues to closely monitor the ongoing state of the COVID-19 pandemic and has implemented measures that reflect federal, state and local government orders and guidance.

If there is a sudden illness or emergency which will prevent you from appearing on your service date, please call 610-344-6174 before 9:00 am.

Unless otherwise directed by your summons or the phone-in procedure, report to the Jury Assembly Room (Suite 5325) on the 5th Floor of the of the Chester County Justice Center.

When jurors report, they are greeted by court personnel and given badges with their juror number and asked to be seated until jury orientation commences. During the jury orientation video, the names of those individuals present are identified and entered into the computer system for random selection to juror panels. The jury staff then calls a person’s name, waits for a response and assigns the juror a seat. When the process is complete, the panel is escorted to the courtroom for the selection process know as "voir dire".

Prospective jurors not selected are returned to the Jury Assembly Room for possible assignment to other panels. At the end of two days, those not selected as jurors or not specifically asked to return (when voir dire extends beyond the 2nd day) are dismissed. Those selected to serve on a jury are dismissed at the end of the trial.

Courthouse Security Guidelines

Upon entering the building you must pass through a metal detector please do not bring glass bottles, pocket knives, scissors, knitting needles, guns or mace.

Dress Code

Please use good judgment and dress conservatively. We suggest simple business attire that is comfortable and not extreme in style. This helps maintain the dignity of the court. Blue jeans, shorts, tank tops, and tee shirts are not suitable.