Shelby County Jury Commission - Jury Selection
Address
157 Poplar Avenue Room 136
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 222-1650
AKA:
CJC; Jury Duty
Description:
Provides a list a list of prospective jurors for the circuit, criminal, probate and chancery courts of Shelby County, TN, and makes arrangements for calling jurors to court. Provides information on jury duty. TN law requires citizens to serve jury duty once every ten years. Starting in November 2016, prospective jurors may now respond online to reserve jury selection dates after receiving a jury summons. Jury summons forms must be completed online with five days of the summons date, otherwise persons are required to appear on the date and time specified on the summons.
Hours:
Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Intake Process:
Call for information; if you receive a summons you can reserve a date online if you respond within five days of receiving the summons; if not, you must appear at the date and time on the summons
Program Fees:
No Fee
Eligibility:
If you are 18 years or older, have lived in Shelby County for at least a year, and are a citizen of the US you are qualified and obligated to act as a juror if summoned. If you are not qualified because of age or residency, a copy of driver license may be faxed to (901) 222-1651. If you are not a citizen, fax a copy of your visa, green card, or permanent resident card.
Other exceptions include: If you have been convicted of a felony or other infamous offenses, or if you have been convicted of perjury or subornation of perjury, you cannot act as a juror. Documentation may be faxed to (901) 222-1651.
A juror may be excused from serving if they have a mental or physical condition that may cause him/her to be incapable of performing jury service. The juror must provide the court with documentation from a physician licensed to practice medicine, verifying the person is unfit for jury service. Documentation may be faxed to (901) 222-1651.
A juror may be excused from serving upon showing to the court that their service will be an undue or extreme physical or financial hardship to the prospective juror or a person under the prospective juror's care. To be excused under this section, you must appear and submit documents such as tax returns, medical statements, proof of dependency or guardianship, or other documentation that may assist the judge in making a decision.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
December 19, 2023
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
157 Poplar Avenue Room 136
Memphis, TN 38103
Contacts
Tiffany Kimmons
Andrea Lewis
Administration
(901) 222-1655
Phone Numbers
Main
(901) 222-1650
Alternate
(901) 222-1657
Alternate
(901) 222-1653
Fax
(901) 222-1651
Legal Status:
City/County (Parish)
Services
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Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Shelby County
- Shelby County
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