Yes, a private location will be provided for nursing mothers. Upon arrival in the jury assembly room, please let one of the jury room personnel know that you require use of the lactation space and they will accommodate you. If you are sent to a courtroom or empaneled on a jury, please make the courtroom personnel aware of your needs and they can make the necessary arrangements to accommodate you.
Additionally, Illinois law (705 ILCS 305/10.3) states: “...Any mother nursing her child shall, upon request, be excused from jury service.” If you would like to request to be excused for this reason, please contact our office at 312-603-JURY [5879] and one of our juror coordinators will gladly assist you.
The courthouse ban on cellphones and electronic devices was enacted to protect the privacy and safety of persons attending court and to maintain court decorum. It does not apply to persons reporting for jury service. You may bring such devices with you when you report for jury service and use them while you are in the jury assembly room. However, they must be turned off when you are in a courtroom. The trial judge will inform you whether you may use such devices to take notes during the trial.
Yes, you are paid for jury service. You will receive $35.00 for each day that you serve.
To be qualified as a juror you must be:
If you do not meet ALL of these qualifications, please contact the Office of Jury Administration before the date you are supposed to serve. Please be prepared to support your belief that you are not qualified to serve.
Your service date can be extended either 11 or 22 weeks depending on the circumstances. Some valid reasons include:
If you have any other reason for an extension other than those listed above, please call (312) 603-JURY and we will try to accommodate you.
You can be transferred to another court location depending on the circumstances. Some valid reasons include:
If you have any other reason to be transferred to another court location other than those listed above, please call (312) 603-JURY and we will try to accommodate you.
You can be excused from jury service depending on the circumstances. Some valid reasons include:
ALL OF THE ABOVE REASONS MUST BE SUPPORTED WITH THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION IN ORDER TO BE ACCEPTED. If you have any other reason to be excused other than those listed above, please call (312) 603-JURY and talk to a jury coordinator.