I’ve Been Summoned for Jury Service
Step 1
Sign On to the Jury Access portal and enter your Juror ID and Zip Code.
Failure to respond does not excuse you from jury duty. If you are unable to complete the questionnaire online or if you have any questions please call 775-783-6063.
Step 2
Enter your contact information. Get notified via email and text of jury service date and time, responses to requests to be excused or disqualified, and reminders. Please make sure the contact information you provide online is correct to ensure you receive any important notifications from the court.
Step 3
Check your status on the Jury Access Portal or call the automated jury line at 775-377-7650, after 5:00pm on the business day prior to your report date. Occasionally a Jury Trial will be canceled. It is your responsibility to confirm whether your jury service will be required.
Juror Service Overview
The Jury Pool
Jurors are randomly selected by the court’s computer system from a source list. (NRS 6.045)
Failure to Respond
Failure to appear or providing false information is punishable as contempt of court. (NRS 6.040)
Required Notification
Notifications are sent via email and text. Please make sure your contact information is up-to-date.
Reporting
Check your status on the Jury Access Portal or call the automated jury line at 775-377-7650, after 5:00pm on the business day prior to your report date. If you are advised that you must appear for jury duty, report to the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center at 1038 Buckeye Rd. in Minden. Jurors are requested to park in the rear parking lot of the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center. The Security Personnel will direct prospective jurors to the jury assembly room.
Length of Service
Normally your first 1/2 day of service is limited to jury selection for the trial being held during that week. If you are not chosen to serve as a juror, you will more than likely be done by noon. As soon as the jury is selected, the trial will begin.
Attire
Juror attire should reflect the dignity and professionalism of the court. The dress code of the court is general business attire. Casual business attire is acceptable. However, please refrain from wearing tank tops, shorts, sweat pants, sweat shirts, t-shirts with offensive statements or flip-flops. The temperature of the courtrooms may fluctuate. Jurors are encouraged to dress accordingly.
Exemptions from Jury Service
- While the Legislature is in session, any member of the Legislature or any employee of the Legislature or the Legislative Counsel Bureau.
- Any person who has a fictitious address (NRS 217.462 to 217.471, inclusive).
- Any police officer (NRS 617.135).
- All persons of the age of 70 years or over, if the juror so desires.
- A person who is age 65 or over who lives 65 miles or more from the court, if the juror so desires.
To claim any of the above exemptions, sign onto the Jury Access Portal or call 775-783-6063. If you need additional information, or have an emergency situation that will prevent you from jury service, also contact us as soon as possible after receiving your jury summons.
Payment for Jury Service
- Each juror actually sworn and serving is entitled to a fee of $65 a day for each day of service.
- Each juror is required to complete a W9 form for Douglas County once selected for serving on a jury panel.
It takes time to process juror payments. After the jury trial is over, the Clerk prepares the claim and submits it to the Court. The Claim, once approved by the Court is then sent to Douglas County for processing by Finance. If you do not receive payment please contact the Clerk of the Court at 775-783-6063.
Avoid Jury Service Scams
It’s important to be aware of potential scams related to jury service.
If you receive a phone call claiming you’ve been selected for jury service, this is not a legitimate communication from the court and should be treated as fraudulent.
This court will never:
- Contact you by phone to inform you of jury selection. You will be mailed a jury summons and a questionnaire reminder letter.
- Call you regarding a failure to appear for jury duty.
- Request any form of payment over the phone, including fines or other court-related matters.
- Ask for personal information unless you have been officially summoned.
If you receive such a call, hang up immediately. Should you have any doubts about whether you’ve been summoned, you can verify your status by calling our jury help line at 775-783-6063 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.