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Complete the juror qualification questionnaire before requesting a new date or an excuse. NJ Courts provides an online portal and a mailed-questionnaire route for these requests. A postpone…
Check the type of jury and the term shown on your summons. County reporting instructions can differ, and a general statement about one day of jury duty does not cover every juror. If you ar…
For New Jersey state-court jury service, the published NJ Courts pay guidance lists $5 per day for petit jurors, increasing to $40 beginning with the fourth consecutive attendance day; gran…
Follow the dress instructions for the court named on your summons. Choose comfortable clothing appropriate for an appearance in court, and check your county's reporting page and courthouse …
A caller demanding immediate payment to avoid arrest over missed jury duty is a serious warning sign. Do not send money or share financial or personal information with the caller. End the c…
