About
Jury service is one of the most important civic duties you can perform. The protection of rights and liberties in Federal, State and Local courts largely is achieved through the work of a judge and jury. In civil and criminal trials in the United States, the jury is responsible for hearing the facts of the case and issuing a verdict based on those facts and the law. A jury may also be asked to decide an amount of money damages to be awarded to a party.
To determine whether you need to report on your on call start date, please call the Recorded Jury Message number that is on your summons after 7:00 p.m. on the weekday prior to your on call start date. It is important that you check, as your reporting date, time and location are subject to change. The Recorded Message operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Your Jury Summons/Questionnaire
You will receive your jury summons/questionnaire in the mail approximately three (3) weeks prior to your term of service. The questionnaire is to be completed in full and sent back immediately to the court. You are to retain the lower portion of the form (which is the actual jury summons), and bring it with you when you report to court. You may also complete the questionnaire at the Courts eResponse Jury Management System instead of mailing it to the court.
Eligibility
To be eligible to serve on jury duty, you must be at least 18 years of age, a citizen of the United States and a resident of Montgomery County. You must also be able to communicate in the English language. A prospective juror over 75 years of age may request to be excused.
Quick Links
Click on the button below to complete your Juror Questionnaire and to check your status.
Click on the buttons below to view orientation videos.
After you have reported to the courthouse for your Jury Service, please fill out your Jury Survey. Your Survey helps us improve our customer service!
Jury Pool Information For Thursday, September 28, 2023
Jury Pool 913
Petit Jurors summoned for Jury Pool No. 913 with an on-call start date of Monday, September 25, 2023, your service is now complete. The courts would like to thank you for your willingness to serve.
(937-496-7853) – Answering Service Phone Number
Jury Pool 914
Petit Jurors summoned for Jury Pool No. 914 with an on-call start date of Monday, September 25, 2023, your service is now complete. The courts would like to thank you for your willingness to serve.
(937-496-7854) – Answering Service Phone Number
Jury Pool 915
Petit Jurors summoned for Jury Pool No. 915 with an on-call start date of Monday, September 25, 2023, your service is now complete. The courts would like to thank you for your willingness to serve.
(937-496-7849) – Answering Service Phone Number
Jury Pool 916
Petit Jurors summoned for Jury Pool No. 916 with an on-call start date of Monday, September 25, 2023, do not need to report on Thursday, September 28th. Please call back on Thursday, September 28th after 7 p.m. for further instructions.
(937-496-7856) – Answering Service Phone Number
Jury Pool 920
Petit Jurors summoned for Jury Pool No. 920 with an on-call start date of Monday, September 25, 2023, your service is now complete. The courts would like to thank you for your willingness to serve.
(937-496-7857) – Answering Service Phone Number
Covid
At this time masks are optional when entering the courthouse, though no longer required.
Parking
There is free parking available in the East Lot located on the corner of West Second and Perry Streets (which is #3 on the map on your Summons). The only entrance to the East Lot is located on Second Street which is 6 parking meters from the corner of Second and Perry Streets. Please note: the 5-digit access code for the East Lot is printed on your Summons.
If the East Lot is full, there is also free parking available at the Montgomery County Parking Garage on West Second Street (which is #4 on the map on your Summons). The main entrance to the parking garage is from West Second Street. You will be able to leave the parking garage for free with a validation sticker from the Bailiff.
Parking Map
Directions to the Court
The Montgomery County Common Pleas Court is located at
41 N. Perry Street, Dayton Ohio 45422
Driving Notes
- Montgomery County Courts (Common Pleas Court)
- Dayton-Montgomery County City Court Building
- East Lot-Juror Parking (Entrance on Second St.)
- Montgomery County Parking Garage (Entrances on Second St. and Vista View Dr.)
Juror Parking:
Free parking is available in the East Lot or in the Montgomery County Parking Garage.
For access to the East Lot you must enter the code on your summons.
Please do not park at a meter.
Restaurant Map
Restaurants Close to the Court
During your jury service, coffee and water will be provided to you in the jury room. You are welcome to bring lunch and snacks for breaks. In some cases, the judge will permit the jury to leave the courthouse premises for lunch. Below is a listing and map of nearby restaurants.
| Courthouse Vending Machines: | Lower Level |
| Sinclair College: Tartan Marketplace |
Self service food court, West Third Street across from Montgomery County Administration Building |
| Table 33: | 130 W. Second Street |
| Jeff’s Coffee Chamber: | 130 W. Second Street |
| 1Eleven Flavor House: | 111 W. First Street |
| Flying Pizza: | 223 N. Main Street |
| Jimmy John’s: | 220 N. Main Street |
| Uno Chicago Grill: | 126 N. Main Street |
| Olive Mediterranean Grill: | 44 W. Third Street |
| Salt Block Biscuit Co: | 115 E. Third Street |
| Subway: | 125 N. Ludlow Street |
| Grist: | 46 W. Fifth Street |
| Spaghetti Warehouse: | 36 W. Fifth Street |
Juror Debit Cards
On April 10, 2023, the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas, General Division began paying juror fees via debit card. All reporting jurors receive a debit card and informational pamphlet upon entering the courtroom. The total amount owed to the juror is loaded to each debit card on the Friday following the completion of jury service. The funds will be available after 6:00 p.m. the same day. Jurors receive notification via text and/or email that indicates their debit card is active and the money is ready to be retrieved. No activation fee will be charged to the juror.
For more information contact Jury Services at:
41 North Perry Street Dayton, OH 45422
Phone: (937) 225-4704
