If you've received a summons to report to the Queens County Supreme Court (88-11 Sutphin Boulevard in Jamaica), navigating the commute and understanding your financial rights is essential. Here is a direct FAQ style breakdown of Queens County's juror rules.
New York State sets the rates for Queens. You receive $40 per day for the first three days of service. Starting on Day 4, the daily rate increases to $72 per day. If you serve on a long-term trial, this daily fee is paid directly by the state's judicial system.
Under NY State Judiciary Law Section 519: if your employer has 11 or more employees, they are legally required to pay you at least $40 per day for the first three days. If your employer has 10 or fewer workers, or if you are unemployed/self-employed, the state pays the $40 allowance directly.
Driving to Jamaica and trying to find street parking is highly discouraged. Instead, take public transit. The courthouse is located a short walk from the Jamaica Station transit hub, which is served by the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), the E, J, and Z subway lines, and multiple local bus routes.
Yes. Queens County allows you to request your first postponement online through the state's juror site (nyjuror.gov). You can push back your service date for up to six months to a date that fits better with your personal or professional schedule.
Hardship excuses in Queens
To request an excuse based on physical/medical conditions, you must submit a signed doctor's note detailing why you cannot serve. For childcare exemptions, you must show you are the primary caregiver of a child under 12 with no other childcare options. Always submit these documents well in advance of your reporting date.