⚡ Queens County (Kew Gardens) — Quick Facts

NY State Pay
$72/day
After Day 3
Employer Pay
REQUIRED ✅
Days 1-3
Law Source
§519
NY Judiciary Law

If you've been summoned to the **Queens County Criminal Court** or the **Supreme Court** at 125-01 Queens Blvd in Kew Gardens, you are serving in one of the busiest court systems in New York. State law protects your wages during this period.

✅ New York Pay Requirement: By law, your employer must pay your regular wages for the **first 3 days**. If you are still serving on **Day 4**, the State of New York will begin paying you **$72 per day**.

Transit & Parking in Kew Gardens

While easier than Manhattan or Brooklyn, parking in Kew Gardens is still limited.

  • Juror Parking: There is a designated juror parking lot across from the courthouse (near the Kew Gardens LIRR station). However, it often fills up by 8:30 AM.
  • LIRR: The **Kew Gardens Station** (CityTicket eligible) is a 2-minute walk from the courthouse.
  • Subway: Take the **E or F** train to **Union Turnpike — Kew Gardens**. The courthouse is a 5-minute walk from the station.

Reporting Instructions

You must check the Queens Juror website or call the automated line the night before to see if your group is required to report to 125-01 Queens Blvd.