Jury Duty

Resources

Attendance

  • Effective 7/1/2023, you will be paid $30 for reporting for jury duty. If you become a sworn member of the jury, you will receive $80 per day for Days 1-5, but then $90 per day from Day 6 until the conclusion of the trial. 
  • In addition, you will be paid mileage for travel expenses.
  • If requested, you will be provided proof of attendance.

Attire

Business casual. Due to environmental changes you may wish to bring a sweater or jacket.


American With Disabilities Act

Auxiliary aids and services may be available pursuant to ADA. Jurors should discuss reasonable accommodations with the court bailiff.


Children

Children cannot accompany parents to jury selection. There are no facilities to care for children. Children cannot accompany parents into the courtroom during questioning. Licensed child care providers can be obtained from either online or Child Care Answer at 317-631-4643.


Compensation

  • Effective 7/1/2023, each juror selected to serve is paid $80 per day for Days 1-5 of service, but then $90 per day from Day 6 until the conclusion of the trial.
  • Effective 7/1/2023, each juror who reports for jury selection but is not chosen to serve as a juror is paid $30.
  • All jurors are paid daily mileage to and from their residence.
  • Due to statutory requirements, juror checks will be mailed within 30-60 days after completion of service.

Electronic Devices

The following devices are allowed in court, but must be turned off at all times:
  • Cell Phones
  • Laptops

General Parking

Each juror's notification letter may give juror further parking instructions. Please see map of public parking areas.

Noblesville City enforces 2 hour parking limits. 

Parking Map (PDF)


Juror Automated Line


The information line, 317-776-8282, provides general information for prospective jurors. It is available 24 hours a day.


Length of Service

Length of service is 1 day/1 trial or until assigned trial is completed.


Meals

Courts' policies vary. You should be prepared to provide your own meals. If you are selected as a juror, meals and refreshments will be provided.


Security

You will be required to go through a metal detector upon entering the courthouse.