You must call 850-229-6112 or 850-639-5068 before you are scheduled to report to receive your reporting instructions.
Length of Service
Your first day of service is normally limited to jury selection. All juries for trial scheduled during the week are selected on the first day of service, and you will be instructed when to return for trial.
Attire
The dress code for court is general business attire. Casual attire is acceptable. However, you should not wear tank tops, shorts, or flip-flops.
American Disabilities Act (ADA)
If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact 850-229-6112 or 850-639-5068 within two (2) working days of your receipt of this jury summons.
Excusals
If you believe you have a circumstance for which you might need to be postponed or excused, you may contact the Clerk's Office at 850-229-6112 or 850-639-5068 for instructions on how to make this request.
Payment for Jury Service
If you will receive regular pay from your employer during jury service, you are not entitled to compensation for the first three days of jury service. If you will not receive regular pay, you are entitled to receive $15 per day for the first three days of service. All jurors will receive $30 on the fourth day and each day thereafter. The Juror Compensation form included with your jury summons must be completed and turned into the Clerk when you report. For additional information, contact our office at 850-229-6112 or 850-639-5068
Parking
Juror parking is provided in the parking lot across the street from the Gulf County Courthouse.