INSTRUCTIONS/INFORMATION

JURY SERVICE-A VITAL FUNCTION OF DEMOCRACY

Jury service is one of the highest duties of citizenship. It will give you an opportunity to learn about our system of justice and to see your courts operate. While it may require some adjustment of your normal schedule and routine to serve as a juror, we hope that any inconvenience will be minimal.

ATTIRE

Please use good judgment and report properly dressed. Shorts, extremely short skirts & tee shirts are inappropriate attire. We cannot be responsible for personal belongings and suggest that you do not bring expensive articles with you.

DO NOT BRING CHILDREN.

COMPENSATION

You will receive an expense allowance for each day that you report to the facility. Checks are mailed following your service.

POSTPONEMENTS/DEFERRAL

Requests for a one time Postponement/Deferral must be submitted in writing for review, to SHERRY M. LONG, CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT, P.O. Box 458 LUDOWICI, 31316

Include your phone number and follow up with a phone call to 912-545-2123 for confirmation. Your request must be received no less than 7 days prior to the starting date of your service. WRITTEN VERIFICATION by a physician MUST be submitted with any request for postponement or deferral because of a medical problem. No deferrals on morning of reporting, unless for an emergency.

IF YOU ARE NOT A LONG COUNTY RESIDENT, immediately submit proof of your new address, a copy of Driver’s License or Voter’s Card etc.