Jury Information
- How does the court get my name for jury duty?
- As a registered voter and resident of Hocking County, your name was randomly drawn via computer selection from the Hocking County Board of Elections.
- Where is the court located? Where do I go? Is there free parking?
- The court is located at 105 West Hunter Street, Logan, Ohio 43138.
- Parking is free. Park on the street near the courthouse. The bailiff will issue a parking pass.
- Enter through the front of the building, go straight back and down the steps. Right outside the double doors there is a sign in sheet. Sign in and sit down on the benches.
- How should I dress?
- Business casual is recommended. You will be doing a lot of sitting, so make sure you will be comfortable when you are selecting your attire.
- How long is jury service? Are the trials always held on Fridays?
- Jury service in our court, for the most part, lasts one day. We recommend you plan on being here from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. If you are not selected as a member of the jury panel, you will be excused by lunch time Friday.
- Jury trials in the Hocking County Municipal Court are only held on Fridays, except in extraordinary circumstances.
- Can I bring reading materials or work with me while I wait?
- Yes, of course. You may be doing a bit of waiting, so please feel free to bring something to help you pass the time.
- What do I do about lunch?
- Jurors are welcome to bring their lunches if they choose, but this is not required, as you will be permitted to leave the building during the lunch hour.
- Am I permitted to make phone calls?
- A phone is available for local calls. Jurors may only use the phone during a break from trial. Your will be required to shut off your cell phone except during breaks. The judge will order you not to text or tweet during the trial.
- Will I be paid for my jury service?
- All jurors will be paid $10.00 if they are not chosen and $40.00 if they are chosen.
- I would like a postponement. What do I need to do?
- If you have a conflict with the date you have been assigned, you may contact Bill Simons or Michele Bell at (740) 385-2250.
- I have already served on a jury trial within the past year, what do I do?
- Once you have performed jury service, you cannot be called to serve again for at least one year.
- Should you receive a summons from the Hocking County Municipal Court less than 12 months after your last scheduled jury service, please contact Bill Simons or Michele Bell at (740) 385-2250. You will be required to show proof of this service by submitting a copy of a certificate of jury service or a letter from that court showing the dates of your last service.
- For all other inquiries, please feel free to contact Bill Simons or Michele Bell at (740) 385-2250.
- Additional information is found in the Court’s local rules, section Roman number 5, Jury Management.
- It is the goal of the Hocking County Municipal Court to make your jury experience as interesting and fulfilling as possible.