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Current Juror Information
NEW JURY DUTY INFORMATION, AS OF August 16, 2021
Check in each day in Room 123, first floor of the County City-Building, 930 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98402
Masks are required to be worn by all court participants
Jurors are permitted to bring their own food and sealed beverages, however only water is allowed in the Courtroom
Public refrigerators or microwaves are not currently available to jurors
Further information will be provided during jury orientation
Next Day Report Groups
- Each night during your one week period of service you will be asked to call the jury line for your group numbers information.
- Call the jury line (253-798-7782) every night AFTER 5:00 PM. Listen for your group number which is located on your Summons......
- Group number called/told to come in? - COME IN AS INSTRUCTED
- Group number not called in? -- GO TO WORK and keep calling each night after 5:00 p.m.
- Internet information at Next Day Report Groups. Listen/look for your group number which is located on your Summons. If your group number is called to report, then come in
- Report to the County-City Building at 930 Tacoma Ave. S., between 11th and 9th streets at 8:00 a.m., Room 123.
- On YOUR first day you will receive Orientation and then plan to wait
Where do I report and what happens?
Come to the County-City Building at 930 Tacoma Ave. S., between 11th and 9th streets between 7:30- 8:00 a.m., Room 123. When you report in, you will be shown how to scan yourself in.
Orientation begins at 8:00 a.m., a Judge will welcome you and the Jury Coordinator will explain what to expect as a juror. You will also be given additional information from the Court staff, and shown another short orientation video.
You will be here all day and most of this week. If you get on a case you will stay until it is complete.
HOW LONG SHOULD I PLAN TO BE THERE?
Plan for a one week window of time from 8:00 - 4:30 each day.
Plan for a one week window of time from 8:00 - 4:30 each day.
- One week or until dismissed by the Court. Your term of jury service is generally one week. This time may be extended if you are selected for a trial which may take longer than your original service requirement.
- You will be here from 8:00 to 4:30
- The County-City Building does not open until 8:00 a.m. However, Courthouse Security will begin allowing Jurors in the building at 7:30 AM so long as you have your Summons or Juror Badge with you indicating you are currently on Jury Duty. As you enter the County-City Bldg. you will be scanned by courthouse security personnel.
- Plan on 30 minutes to find your parking and come thru security
- List of prohibited items that you cannot bring thru security
- Once you are on a case, you will continue to come in until the case is completed
Additional Information
For additional information about jury duty not found in this section, watch Welcome to Jury Duty on PCTV Channel 22 on Saturdays at 6 p.m.
What to Bring
Jurors are welcome to bring their lunch. However, currently the refrigerator and microwaves in the jury room are not available for public use. There is an espresso bar located in the first floor lobby as well as nearby restaurants. Jurors are also welcome to bring laptops and cell phones; however, you can only use them in the jury room or lobby area. We also have Wi-Fi and plug-ins available for our jurors.
Scent Warning
Please do not wear perfume while you are here on Jury Duty. Many people have allergies and respiratory issues that can create several breathing problems.
What should I wear for jury duty?
- Dress comfortably, but not too casually. Dress for Court as if you were going to work or to church. Many Judges do not allow anyone to come to Court wearing halter or tank tops, cut-off jeans, shorts, or shirts with offensive wording. Remember you will be acting as part of the Court while serving as a juror, so dress appropriately. Also, you might want to wear layered clothing since courtroom temperatures may vary considerably, requiring the removal or addition of a sweater or jacket.
Can I smoke?
- Smoking is permitted only in designated areas. Smoking is not permitted in the building.
- Watch for the Yellow Flashing Light – when you see it, please return to the Jury Room.
Will I be locked in a hotel during the trial?
It is extremely rare for a jury to be 'sequestered' or kept in a hotel during a trial. You should expect that you will be allowed to go home at the end of each court day
Is Security provided?
Security officers and a metal detector are at the entrance of the first and second floors. Everyone entering the building will be screened. Please DO NOT bring ANY sharp bladed instrument of any size to the County-City Building.
Lost Item
If you lose something while on Jury Duty, contact us or leave a message with a description of your item and your contact information. We keep most items for 2 months before disposing of them.
Employer Responsibilities - Jury RCW 2.36.165
It is against the law, per RCW 2.36.165, for an employer to fire or demote or harass an employee because they serve as a juror. RCW 2.36.165(2) states 'An employer shall not deprive an employee of employment or threaten, coerce, or harass an employee, or deny an employee promotional opportunities because the employee receives a summons, responds to the summons, serves as a juror, or attends court for prospective jury service.' However, the law does not require that the employee be paid in full while serving.