Jury Duty
We thank you for taking time away from your job and family to serve as a juror. We know that juror service can create hardships for potential jurors, and we will make every effort to minimize your time away from job and family. The right to trial by jury is assured to each citizen of this State by the Constitutions of the United States of America and the Indiana State Constitution. Without the service of citizens such as you, the right to trial by jury would be meaningless and unattainable. Your service ensures that all citizens have access to equal justice under the law.
Juror Information
Directions: The Morgan County Judicial Campus is located at 180 South Main St., Martinsville, IN 46151. All visitors are required to pass through security.
Parking: Free parking is available.
Compensation: Prospective jurors will be paid $30 in addition to mileage at the state- approved rate. Individuals selected as jurors will be paid $80 per day for service. Additionally, mileage to and from the court will be provided at the state- approved rate.
Cell Phones: Cell phones and other personal data devices must be silenced in the courtroom.
Attire: Please wear business-casual attire. Shorts, tank tops, crop tops, and pajamas are prohibited.
Drinks/Meals: Meals and refreshments are provided only to those jurors selected for service. No outside food/drinks are permitted in the courtrooms.
Auxiliary Aids: Advance notice of the request for auxiliary aids or services is strongly encouraged. All requests for auxiliary aids or services should be directed to the Court Jury Administrator at 765-205-1602.
Deferrals: Deferrals of jury service for up to one (1) year may be authorized upon a showing of hardship, extreme inconvenience, or necessity. To request a deferral, you must complete the Affidavit for Deferral of Jury Service (IN WRITING) and e-mail it to the Court Jury Administrator. Please do not ask to be excused from jury service by telephone. Utilize the Juror Deferral / Exemption form HERE.
Notifications: We may notify you via call, no-reply text, and/or no-reply e-mail regarding any updates to your jury service. If you do not receive a notification from the court before the date you are required to report for jury service, you are still obligated to comply with this summons and appear for jury service on the date and time provided.