Shelby County Jury Commission - Jury Selection

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

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Legal Status:

City/County (Parish)