Jury
Service is one
of the highest duties
of citizenship...
On
behalf of the Madison County Judicial Department, I would like to thank you
for your willingness to serve as a juror. You are making it possible for our
courts to provide each citizen with a trial by jury, a constitutional right
that we would be unable to provide without your service.
We hope this website
will help you understand the things that happen and the terms that are used
during a trial and to let you know what is expected of you. It is hoped that
this information will make you better able to do your part in administering
justice.
In each case on which you act as a juror, the judge will give you instructions applicable to that case. The information on this website is not intend to take the place of and must not encroach on those instructions.
I want to assure you that my staff and I and everyone associated with the courts will do everything within our power to make your service as pleasant as possible. We hope your service is both rewarding and educational.
Jane
C. Smith,
Circuit Clerk
23rd Judicial Circuit
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I’ve Been Summoned For Jury Service
If I am unable to serve on jury duty, whom do I call? Jury service may be inconvenient, but no one is excused unless jury service would present an undue hardship, extreme inconvenience, or be required by public necessity. You may call 532-3641 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at least one week prior to the date you are to report.
Where do I park? Parking is provided for you in the Municipal Parking Garage. This is located diagonally across from the southwest corner of the courthouse. The entrance to the garage is on Gates Street, just north of the Early Works Museum. There will be large signs on the street to indicate where to enter.
What time do I have to arrive at the Courthouse on Monday morning? You will need to arrive at approximately 8:00 a.m. The courthouse doors do not open until 7:30 a.m. You will be able to enter the courthouse through the west and north doors or through the basement. You will be required to go through a metal detector and your belongings may be searched.
Where do I report? You will need to report the Circuit Clerk’s Office, Room 217 on the 2nd Floor. Please bring your jury summons with you with the approximate round-trip mileage from your home. You will be processed and then directed to the Main Courtroom, Courtroom No. 1 where we will begin with an orientation and qualification process.
How long will I be required to serve? Jury service rarely exceeds five work days. You will normally be required to report each morning at 8:30 a.m. Lunch is usually from 11:30 to 1:00. Lunchtimes may vary, please do not leave until you have been instructed.
General
Information
Location of Offices---
Circuit Clerk’s Office- Jane C. Smith, Circuit Clerk, 2nd Floor, Room
217
Jury Venire Room-6th Floor, Room 640
Court Administrator’s Office, Diana Bullard, Court Administrator, 6th Floor, Room 639
Judge Karen K . Hall , Presiding Circuit Judge, 2nd Floor. Courtroom No. 3
Judge James P. Smith, Circuit Judge, 2nd Floor, Courtroom No. 2
Judge Laura W. Hamilton, Circuit Judge, 2nd Floor, Courtroom No. 1
Judge Bruce Williams, Circuit Judge, 3rd Floor, Courtroom No. 4
Judge William K. Bell , Circuit Judge, 8th Floor, Courtroom No. 5
Judge Dennis E. O'Dell, Circuit Judge, 8th Floor, Courtroom No. 6
Concessions---There is a snack bar located on the 1st Floor, on the east side of the lobby. You may purchase coffee, soft drinks, snacks, cold sandwiches, etc. There is coffee available in the 6th Floor Jury Venire Room.
Restrooms---
Ladies Restrooms are located on the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th and 8th Floors
Men’s Restrooms are located on the 2nd, 3rd, 6th and 8th Floors.
Telephones---
Please feel free to use the telephones located on the counter in the Circuit
Clerk’s Office, Room 217. If they are busy, just ask any employee and
they will allow you to use any other telephone in the office. There are also
two pay telephones located on the 1st Floor of the courthouse.
Emergency Telephone Numbers—there are three telephone numbers where family or co-workers may reach you in an emergency: 532-3576 or 532-3573 or they may call the Circuit Clerk’s Office at 532-3390.
Smoking---Smoking is permitted outside the courthouse.
Electronic Devices---Cell phones, pagers and laptops are permitted in the courthouse. You are required to turn them off when you go into a courtroom.
Waiting Times---Please feel free to bring your laptop computer, book, reading materials, sewing, knitting, playing cards, etc. to occupy you while you wait.
Personal Belongings---Do not leave any personal belongings in the juror assembly rooms. You need to take all of your personal belongings with you to the courtrooms and to lunch.
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