Jury Services

COVID-19 Jury update

Updated 1/7/2021: Because the lead time between summoning and reporting is three weeks, our Office will continue to send out juror summonses and issue waivers as the situation dictates. Citizens summoned for jury service are encouraged to follow the registration directions on their notice, all the while staying alert for developments at the Pasco courthouses by checking in here, or our social media feeds on Facebook and Twitter.

Updated 12/29/2020: Jury trials in Pasco County are suspended until pandemic conditions improve, the result of a recent surge in positive COVID-19 tests locally. The decision, announced Dec. 29 by Sixth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida Chief Judge Anthony Rondolino, extends his original Dec. 9 announcement that suspended jury trials through the end of 2020. No juries will be impaneled in either of the two courthouses in Pasco until the suspension is lifted.

Updated 9/1/2020: In accordance with Administrative Order 2020-027 PA/PI-CIR, Pasco County has transitioned into Phase 2 court operations, which allows for a return to in-person jury trials. Supreme Court Administrative Order AOSC20-23, Amendment 6, creates excusal and postponement options to mitigate the impact of COVID-19. To review excusal and postponement options, proceed to the section below labeled "Postponement or Excusal."

To ensure the well-being of all jurors reporting for jury service:

  • Each person entering the courthouse will undergo a health screening.
  • Face masks covering the nose and mouth shall be worn inside the courthouse.
  • The Jury Assembly Room and courtrooms are configured to maintain social distancing.
  • Hand-sanitizing stations are available throughout the building; frequently touched surfaces are sanitized regularly.

JURY PROCEEDINGS AND JURY TRIAL

You have been chosen, by random selection, from a list of persons holding a driver’s license or identification card issued by the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles for the honor and privilege of jury service. Your appearance is critical, the right to trial by jury is one of the principles guaranteed by the Constitution and is a crucial part of our justice system. The Clerk & Comptroller’s Office thanks you for your jury service, and we hope your experience will be interesting and positive.

Jury trials are held in Dade City and New Port Richey. The specific location you are to report is provided on your jury summons. If you fail to report for jury service and have not obtained an excusal, the Court may impose a fine and hold you in contempt of court.

Register for Jury Service

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Important Notice – Scam Alert!

Jury summonses are mailed through the U.S. Postal Service. The Clerk & Comptroller’s Office never contacts by phone jurors who failed to appear. Additionally, law enforcement will not, and does not, demand payment, in lieu of arrest, due to failure to appear for jury service. Should you receive a phone call saying you have failed to report for jury service, and you are asked for personal information or payment, this is a potential scam. Read the public notice about the scheme (PDF).

  1. Reporting Instructions
  2. Compensation
  3. Attire
  4. Security
  5. Parking
  6. Electronic Devices
  7. Amenities
  8. Term of Service
  9. Postponement or Excusal
  10. Bus Service
  11. Restoration of Civil Rights

Reporting Instructions

You may obtain juror reporting instructions online. Instructions are available after 5 p.m. the evening before the reporting date located on your summons (including Sundays and holidays).

To hear a recorded message, call one of the following:

  • Dade City: (352) 521-4200 or (800) 253-7734
  • New Port Richey: (727) 847-8900 or (800) 253-7731

Have your juror sequence number ready before you call. This can be found in the section with your name and juror ID number. View an example juror summons: example juror summons (JPG).

If you prefer to receive text or email notifications regarding your jury service, be sure to include your phone number and/or email address when registering.

Further Assistance

If you are unable to view the juror reporting instructions or if the telephone recording is not operational, report for jury service as directed by your summons.

For assistance:

  • Dade City: (352) 521-4454 or (800) 368-2411, Ext. 4454
  • New Port Richey: (727) 847-8044 or (800) 368-2411, Ext. 8044

Persons with a disability requiring reasonable accommodations should call no later than seven days prior to any proceeding. Call one of the following numbers:

  • Pasco County Customer Service Center: (727) 847-2411
  • Pasco County Risk Management Office: (727) 847-8028