Jury Service

Carver (First District)

Contact

Office
Carver County Justice Center
Court Administration
604 East Fourth Street
Chaska, MN 55318
Main Phone: (952) 361-1420, press jury option
Juror Reporting Information: (952) 361-1455

Directions

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Parking

Ample free parking in the surface lot or on street unless otherwise posted.

Security Screening

Please do NOT bring any item that could be used as a weapon to any courthouse. Those items will not be allowed in areas beyond screening checkpoints, and illegal weapons will be confiscated. There may be a line at a security checkpoint, so please allow yourself enough time to get to the courthouse.

Reporting Instructions

It is very important that you call as instructed. If you do not call and/or report when instructed; you will be listed as a FAILURE TO APPEAR. A court order may be issued for you summoning you to the courthouse for a special hearing to explain to the judge why you failed to appear, or a warrant for your arrest may be ordered by the court. Consequences that may be imposed for failing to appear for jury duty include fines or incarceration.

First Day: In order to minimize jurors' time away from their normal daily activities, the Carver County Jury Management staff brings jurors to the courthouse only when efforts to settle or plead out a case have been unsuccessful. Your jury summons will indicate when to start calling the Jury Information line. You are required to call (952) 361-1455 daily at 11:30 a.m. starting on Tuesday of the first week of your jury service for a recorded message directing you when to report. The recording will identify you by your assigned group number only.

Second and Subsequent Days: There is absolutely no way to determine in advance what days you will be asked to report for jury duty during your term of service. You will be asked to call late in the morning and then may be instructed to report for an afternoon court session. You must be available to report every day of your term. Carver County Petit Jury terms, normally, last for two (2) weeks. However, no person is required to continue to serve after that person has reported to the courthouse for ten (10) days or after the completion of one trial, whichever is longer.

Personal Items and Your Phone

• Cell phones are allowed in the jury assembly room. However, if you are called to a courtroom, you must be sure to turn off your cell phone.
• Magazines and other reading material are permitted.
• Laptop computers or tablets: There is wireless internet in the jury assembly room and electrical outlets for your use; however, these items are not allowed in the courtroom.
• Please keep in mind that there are security measures similar to airport screening. Do not bring sharp objects such as scissors, corkscrews or knitting needles as they may be confiscated.