Juror Services Reporting Instructions

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Juror Services Reporting Instructions No jurors need to report on Friday, May 18, 2012. Therefore, all of you who did receive jury summonses for the week starting Monday, May 14, 2012, as printed on your summons, your jury service is over and you no longer need to check this website nor call the Juror Information Line. You have provided an invaluable service for our community and we thank you! Be sure to have a wonderful weekend. Call the Juror Information Line (652-7169) after 6 pm for further reporting and parking instructions. Remember you are on call for the entire week. If you have received a Jury Summons in the mail, please review these steps and our frequently asked questions prior to reporting for Jury Service. Remember: everyone who received a summons for a particular week are on call for that entire week. Check each evening after 6pm to find out if you need to report the next day. Please call 652-7170 between 2 and 4:30pm Monday through Friday if you have any further questions concerning jury service in Chatham County. Step 1: FILL OUT your JUROR INFORMATION FORM (1). Your summons will open to three pages after removing the three perforations. Step 2: START CALLING the JUROR INFORMATION LINE (652-7169) the weekend BEFORE your WEEK STARTING DATE. The reporting instructions for the Monday of your week of service is available on the Juror Information Line recording after 6 pm the Friday before, and the Saturday and Sunday before your week of service. Make sure you call during the correct week. The same juror numbers are assigned to different people each week. The recording will tell you the week the recording instructions are for. Step 3: LISTEN for your JUROR NUMBER and TIME TO REPORT. You are to report only when and if your juror number is in the range of numbers required to report during your week of service. This website will also post the range of juror numbers that need to report and the time to report after 6pm each evening. Step 4: REPORT for Jury Service to the JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM which is located on the second floor of the CHATHAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE. 133 MONTGOMERY STREET. Savannah. Georgia [Map & Directions] Step 5: BRING your completed JUROR INFORMATION FORM (1) and the PARKING TICKET from the parking lot with you. Do not bring children. It is preferred that you do not bring pagers or cell phones. If your cell phone or any other device in your possession goes off and interrupts court, it will be confiscated. Your attire should reflect the dignity and professionalism of the court. Please do not wear shorts, tank tops, sweats, and t-shirts with inappropriate printed matter. We recommend bringing a jacket or sweater in case the temperature of the courtroom or jury assembly room is too cool for you. Step 6: CONTINUE to CALL the JUROR INFORMATION LINE (652-7169) after 6:00 PM every night, Monday through Thursday nights of that week to receive reporting instructions for the following day. You may be called to report for the selection process more than one time Frequently Asked Questions FAQ All Categories: Juvenile Court FAQ's Juvenile Court - Traffic Court Magistrate Court - Bad Checks Magistrate Court - Civil Suits Magistrate Court - Criminal Actions Magistrate Court - Garnishments Magistrate Court - Landlord/Tenant Magistrate Court - Post Judgement Actions Probate Court FAQ's State Court FAQ's Superior Court FAQ's Alternative Dispute Resolution Jury Services FAQ's Search through our FAQ's below: in SEARCH Results: Where is Juvenile Court located? The Chatham County Juvenile Court is located at 197 Carl Griffin Drive off of Chatham Parkway. What are Juvenile Court's Operating Hours? Normal business hours for the Juvenile Court are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Where are Juvenile Court payments made and what forms of payment are accepted? Payments can be made in person at the Juvenile Court located at 197 Carl Griffin Drive or they may be mailed to that address. If payments are mailed, please make sure you reference the case by file number or the child’s name and date of birth so proper credit can be given. You may make a payment in cash or by money order. Do not send cash by mail. How do I obtain a court-appointed attorney for a Juvenile Court Case? You may apply for an attorney by completing an application (available at the Chatham County Juvenile Court); and providing documented income verification. Other questions may be answered by calling 652-6717. Download the application for a court-appointed attorney on our Forms page. Will the attorney and I meet before the hearing in Juvenile Court? If approved, you will be notified of the name and telephone number of the attorney appointed to your case. Any meetings will be arranged between you and the attorney. I received a subpoena for a Juvenile Court Case and don’t know anything about the case. Can I be excused? You will need to contact the Attorney whose name appears on the subpoena. I am the victim (or witness) in a Juvenile Court case, how can I find out what is going on with my case? You can contact the Victim Witness Assistance Program office at 652-6735. I haven’t received a restitution payment on my Juvenile Court case. How can I find out the status of the restitution? The Juvenile Court disburses collected restitution two times per month. If a payment has been made on your restitution, you will receive a check. If a juvenile is not making payment toward restitution, officers are taking steps to remedy that situation. You can contact the cashier’s office or the assigned officer to verify the status of the case. What will happen during the Juvenile Court hearing? The parent and child are required to view a video at the beginning of court. If you are late for the video, you will not be allowed in the court room and your case will be rescheduled. When the judge is on the bench, it is your responsibility to listen carefully to the instructions. The hearing is considered an arraignment hearing wherein the police officer is not required to be in attendance. If the child admits to an offense, we will likely dispose of the case during the hearing. If the child denies the charges, a new court date will be scheduled, and the police officer and all witnesses will be subpoenaed to attend the adjudicatory hearing. Do I have a right to an attorney to represent me in Juvenile Court traffic court? If a child is accused of a traffic offense that has not been filed as a delinquent act, you have the right to be represented by an attorney hired at your own expense. You do not have the right to an appointed attorney at public expense. If you do not have an attorney, it is YOUR responsibility to notify the Court to request a subpoena. A subpoena is an Order by the Court demanding that a witness, document, or thing appear in Court. Next

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