Juror Information
Juror Instructions
Good morning/afternoon/evening,
This is the Lycoming County Court Administrator’s Office with instructions only for jurors that have been preselected for the Derrell Cox Trial.
Jurors preselected for the Commonwealth v. Derrell Cox trial, your services will be needed. On Thursday, October 15, please report to the jury lounge on the second floor of the Courthouse at 8:45 a.m. If you are experiencing an emergency that will prohibit you from participating, please contact the judge’s office at 570-327-2340.
For other jurors listening to this message, if you wish to request an excusal/deferral/deletion from jury duty, please refer to the green sheet you received in your summons envelope. It has instructions for how to submit your written request. Please be aware that verbal requests for excusal/deferral/deletion cannot and will not be accepted.
If you have other questions regarding jury service, please call 570-327-2243.
Thank you very much and have a great day.
Reminders for Jury Selection
- The Courthouse doors open at 8:30 a.m.
- Cellphones and all electronic devices are prohibited in the Courthouse, please leave them at home.
- You may bring a plastic water bottle and a snack, but NO glass bottles or containers are allowed in the Courthouse. You may also bring a book or magazine to occupy your time during any periods of inactivity.
- As explained on the back of your Summons Letter, please park in the parking garage at 115 W. Third Street across from the Trade & Transit Center and please park on the third floor or higher.
- If you are unable to appear for an unexpected illness-related reason, please email the Office of the District Court Administrator at juryinfo@lyco.org.
- Jurors called to report in the morning, please plan to remain at the Courthouse until lunchtime.
- Jurors called to report in the afternoon, please plan to remain at the Courthouse until 5 p.m.
Need to Contact Us?
To request a deferral, excusal, or day certain, please refer to the green sheet that came with your summons or follow the below instructions.
- Any request must be made in writing via email (preferred) at juryinfo@lyco.org, fax, or mail. Please see contact information below. Telephone/verbal requests will not be honored.
- The Court will only consider serious and substantial reasons for excusal.
- If you are requesting permanent deletion on a medical basis, a physician's note must be included with your request.
- All requests must include the following: your name, telephone number, mailing address, Juror ID#, and the reason(s) you cannot serve.
- Review your Summons Letter for the last day requests are accepted.
- Email: juryinfo@lyco.org
- Fax: (570) 327-2293
- Mail:
Office of the Lycoming County District Court Administrator
48 West Third Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
Juror Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about what to wear to court, how to get an excusal, where to park, etc... please click HERE
DON'T GETTED SCAMMED!
ATTENTION: The Lycoming County Sheriff's Office will not call you if you missed jury duty. Do not divulge your personal information to anyone telling you that you did not appear for jury duty. Specifically, do not provide the caller with your credit/debit card or driver's license information or your social security number.
Protect yourself against jury duty scams - Court Officers will never ask for payment, a credit card, or social security number for failure to appear for jury duty.
DO NOT give out personal information by phone or email.
Report suspicious activity immediately to your local law enforcement agency.
CourtFunds Cards
For information regarding your CourtFunds card, please watch this how-to video.
HAVE YOU BEEN SUMMONED FOR JURY SELECTION?
Have you received a summons for jury service? Please watch this video for more information