Jury Services Division Mailing Address
Mailing Address – all inquiries or completed jury summons can be mailed to:
Juror Services Division
P.O. Box 53378
Los Angeles, CA 90053-0378
What Should I Do If I Receive a Jury Summons?
Click here for information on what to
do when you receive a Superior Court Jury Summons
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Jury Qualifications
You do not need any special skills or legal knowledge to be a juror. All you
need is an open mind and a readiness to work with the other jurors to make
decisions.
To qualify for jury duty, you must:
1. Be a citizen of the United States;
2. Be able to read and understand basic English;
3. Be a resident of the County of Los Angeles;
4. Be at least 18 years old; and
5. Not have been convicted of a felony or malfeasance in office. (If your
rights have been restored by a pardon, or your record has been expunged, you
may serve on a jury if you are otherwise qualified)
6. Not currently on a grand jury or on another jury trial.
No one is exempt because of his or her job, race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, sexual orientation or economic status.
Minimum and Maximum Age Requirements
You are required to be at least 18 years of age to serve as a juror. There are
no maximum age limits for jury service as long as the juror feels he/she has no
health issues that would prevent them from serving.
What You Should Do/Know Before You Appear
1. Contact your employer (your supervisor at work or your human resources
representative) and let them know you have been summoned for jury service.
2. Find out how many days of service your employer pays for jury duty.
3. Call the 1-800-SRV-JURY (1-800-778-5879) to register for jury duty upon
receiving your summons. You may also register online by selecting “My Jury Duty Portal” in the left-side menu options.
4. Call the 1-800-778-5879 number (have your JID and PIN number handy)
beginning the weekend prior to your service date to find out if you are needed
to appear. If you are not needed to appear on that particular day, you should
go to work as scheduled. You may also check your reporting instructions online by selecting “My Jury Duty Portal” in the left-side menu options.
5. Dress respectfully – business casual attire is suggested. Do not wear
shorts, halter or tank tops, clothing that exposes the midriff, beachwear,
sandals, or clothing with inappropriate graphics, logos or wordings.
6. We suggest that you leave your home early enough to allow yourself time to
find the parking location, court, and get through the building’s security
screening. Knives, glass containers (such as juice bottles), metal utensils,
scissors, nail clippers, metal knitting needles, weapons, or any other sharp
objects are not permitted in any courthouse.
Payment
You will be paid $15.00 a day beginning on the second day of service, plus
$0.34 a mile one way, for mileage. The exception to this is a juror who is
employed by a federal, state, or local government entity, or any other public
entity as defined in California Code of Civil Procedures Section 481.200, and
receives regular compensation and benefits while performing jury service.
Jurors who are employed by such entities may not be paid pursuant to (California Code of Civil Procedure Sec. 215
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Checks for jury service are computed at the completion of service and are
mailed to you at your home address. Checks should be received within a few days
after you complete service.
If you are serving on a case and are not required to report for a day or
several days, you will not receive jury fees.
Questions regarding jury checks should be directed to jury payroll staff at
(213) 974-5806.
Donating Juror Fees
Jurors are allowed to donate their juror fees and/or mileage to one of the
programs we have available:
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Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) - Each month
in Los Angeles County, more than 800 hurt, frightened and confused children
enter the Dependency Court, or the foster care system. These are children who
have been removed from their parent’s custody because of severe abuse, neglect
or abandonment. The mission of CASA is to improve the lives of these children
through trained, dedicated, and effective volunteer advocates who are
professionally supported by an experienced staff.
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Juror Facilities Program – This is a fund that helps improve all
jury assembly rooms throughout Los Angeles County.
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Juror Appreciation Week – Juror Appreciation week takes place
once a year on the second week of May. During that week we provide jurors with
refreshments and entertainment to thank them for their service.
Please consider waiving your fees or mileage to one of these programs. Staff in
the assembly room have the appropriate form to complete.
Certification Of Jury Service
A form certifying the number of days you performed jury service will be
provided to you by the jury staff at the completion of your service. If you
require a weekly certification for your employer, you may request it from the
jury staff.
Absences
If you have been sworn as a juror on a trial, you must report any absences
directly to the courtroom. You will be given the courtroom telephone number
when assigned by the court clerk. Please keep this number handy until the trial
is completed or you are excused.
If you are serving on a case and are not required to report for a day or
several days, you will not receive jury fees, credit for service, or written
verification of service for those days.
You are expected to return to work, or notify your employer, any day or days
you are not required to report for jury service.
Emergency
If a general emergency or natural disaster occurs, such as an earthquake,
flood, fire, etc., call 1-800-778-5879 (1-800-SRV-JURY) for instructions
concerning jury service.
You will find information on the juror telephone call-in program, telephone
numbers, and parking information on the location page for the courthouse to
which you are reporting.
Dress Code
Dress code should be business casual, but respectful of the court. Do not wear
shorts, halter or tank tops, clothing that exposes the midriff, beachwear,
sandals, or clothing with inappropriate graphics, logos or wordings.
Security
When you enter the courthouse, you will go through a metal detector. Your handbag, briefcase, backpack, etc. will be x-rayed.
Any item that Security deems as hazardous, or as a weapon, will not be permitted in to the building. You may be asked to leave
the courthouse and return without the items, or they will be confiscated. Below is a partial list of banned items:
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Alcohol
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Markers
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Aerosol Sprays
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Martial Arts Equipment (of any kind)
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Ammunition
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Metal Belts
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Bats
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Metal Hair Picks
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Belt Buckles (that can be used as weapons)
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Metal Nail Files
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Belt Buckles (resembling actual firearms)
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Metal Stress Balls
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Bicycle Pumps
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Metal Utensils (knives, forks, spoons)
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Bicycles or Bicycle Parts
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Metal, Composite, or Wooden
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Bobby Pins
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Knuckles
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Bottle Openers
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Nail Clippers
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Box Cutters
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Narcotics
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Ceramic mugs, bowls, plates
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Padlocks
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Chains (excluding jewelry)
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Pepper Spray
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Cigar Cutter
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Ray Tail Combs
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Curling Irons
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Razors
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Firearms
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Razor Blades
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Flammable Sprays
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Pocket Knives
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Flashlights (> 3” in length)
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Rollerblades
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Glass Containers (>than 3”x1’x1” in dimension)
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Rope (> 2” in length)
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Graffiti Tools
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Safety Pins (> 2” in length)
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Handcuff or Handcuff key chains
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Scissors
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Items with sharp edges or points
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Screwdrivers
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Knitting and Crochet Needles
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Skateboards
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Knives
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Spray Paint
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Kubatons
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Studded Belts
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Large Carabineers (>than 3” in length)
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Stun Guns
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Laser Pointers
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Swords / Cane Swords
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Leatherman Tools
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Tape Measures
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Locks
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Tasers
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Mace
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Throwing Stars
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Manicure Sets
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Tools (> 3” in length)
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The use of cameras, cell/smart phones with a camera device, or recording devices is prohibited for use inside any courtroom. The use of the camera device on a cell/smart phone is also prohibited in the jury assembly room, but the use of your cell/smart phone is allowed as long as you do not disturb your fellow jurors.
California Rules of Court prohibit the photography or filming of any serving juror.
Laptops/Internet Access
Laptops are allowed in all Jury Assembly Rooms throughout Los Angeles County.
The jury assembly rooms also have wireless network access available to all
jurors.
Discrimination By An Employer
The California Labor Code protects jurors. It is against the law to fire or
harass an employee who is summoned to serve as a juror. However, you should let
your employer know well in advance as soon as you receive your summons.
Section 230 Of The Labor Code
Sections of the Labor Code relevant to the performance of jury service (excerpts
only):
230. (a) An employer may not discharge or in any manner discriminate against an
employee for taking time off to serve as required by law on an inquest jury or
trial jury, if the employee, prior to taking the time off, gives reasonable
notice to the employer that he or she is required to serve.
230. (b) Any employee who is discharge, threatened with discharge, demoted,
suspended, or in any other manner discriminated or retaliated against in the
terms and conditions of employment by his or her employer because the employee
has taken time off for a purpose set forth in subdivision (a),….shall be
entitled to reinstatement and reimbursement for lost wages and work benefits
caused by the acts of the employer. Any employer who willfully refuses to
rehire, promote, or otherwise restore an employee who has been determined to be
eligible for rehiring or promotion by a grievance procedure or hearing
authorized by law is guilty of a misdemeanor.
230. (f) (1) Any employee who is discharged, threatened with discharge,
demoted, suspended, or in any other manner discriminated or retaliated against
in the terms and conditions of employment by his or her employer because the
employee has exercised his or rights as set forth in subdivision (a),….may file
a complaint with the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement of the Department
of Industrial Relations pursuant to Section 98.7.
230. (g) An employee may use vacation, personal leave, or compensatory time off
that is otherwise available to the employee under the applicable terms of
employment, unless otherwise provided by a collective bargaining agreement, for
time taken off for a purpose specified in subdivision (a),…The entitlement of
any employee under this section shall not be diminished by any collective
bargaining agreement term or condition.
For more information, go to the Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Labor Standards
Enforcement website
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Jury Laws and Rules
All of the laws and rules governing jury service in California were enacted
into law by your California legislators. Click here for additional information on jury legislation or contacting your
representative
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Request For Special Accommodation
Assistive Listening System (ALS)
Portable Assistive Listening Systems (ALS) are available and may be requested
from courtroom staff.
Interpreter Services
Jurors requiring an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter must contact the
Jury Coordinator at (888) 354-0441 (TTY) to coordinate their jury duty and the
sign language interpreter services.
Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD)
Hearing Impaired Jurors must contact the Court’s Telephone Center using
Dialogue Text Telephone (TDD/TTY) No. 1-888-354-0441. This line has been
installed to arrange for special interpreter services, or for any questions
relating to jury service.
Mobility Impairment
Mobility Impaired Jurors with disabilities may request accommodation by
contacting the court at the assembly room phone number on your summons or by
reviewing the Jury Location web page.
For Additional Accommodations
Persons with disabilities who require a special accommodation may request the
needed accommodation by filling out the Request for Accommodations by Persons
with Disabilities and Order form. Forms are available by clicking on the link
form below. You may submit and mail the form to the Juror Services Division at
320 W. Temple Street, Room 1510, Los Angeles, CA 90012.
Request for Accommodations by
Persons with Disabilities and Response
Links To Other Sites
Click here for information about
Federal jury duty
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Click here for general information about the California jury system
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