GENERAL INFORMATION

Telephone Standby:
All trial jurors are on telephone "standby" and report to the courthouse when instructed to do so by the recorded message. The telephone number is (585) 268-5812. Prospective jurors MUST call anytime after 5:00 p.m. the evening prior to the court date. Please report promptly at the time indicated

Length of Service:
The average length of a jury trial in Allegany County is 3  - 4 days. Your service will begin on the first day and continue until the trial concludes. Grand Jury terms run for a 2 month period, with sessions once or twice each month, usually on a Wednesday, subject to change. After completion of jury service, your name will be removed from the eligible list of prospective jurors for a 6‑year period.

Court Security:
Magnetometers are in place in the courthouse at the top of the stairs and jurors are not exempted from the screening process. Weapons or dangerous instruments of any kind are prohibited in the court building. Your cooperation is appreciated in this effort to keep our facility safe.

Absence / Emergency:
If you must be absent due to an emergency please call our office at (585) 268-5812 at 9:00 a.m. on the day you are to report. For weather emergencies, please refer to the Wellsville or Olean radio stations.

Meals:
Vending machines are located in the building and there are restaurants within a mile of the Courthouse. You are free to bring your own lunch, however, no food or drink is allowed in the courtroom.