Frequently Asked Questions


The Court Administrator's Office is open Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. During business hours, jurors may call (724)465-3955. to speak with a Jury Coordinator. The Jury Office fax number is (724)463-2532.
The Court Administration Office address is:
Indiana County Courthouse
825 Philadelphia Street
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15701

Yes, there are situations that require a trial to be canceled. Every attempt is made to contact potential jurors who have received a summons requiring their attendance.

However, if a person's phone number has been changed or disconnected since the Juror Questionnaire was completed, we may not have your current phone number. You may contact the Court Administrator's Office (724-465-3955) up to the last business day prior to your appearance date to confirm trial status.

To serve as a juror, an individual must:
  • Be at least 18 years of age or older
  • Be a U.S. citizen and a permanent resident of Indiana County
  • Be able to read, write and understand English
  • Be mentally and physically capable of jury service
  • Not have been convicted of a felony

A master list is created using information from the Departments of Human Services, Transportation, Revenue and State. All qualified citizens are to have the opportunity to be considered for jury service and those who are qualified have an obligation to serve as jurors when summoned.

If you are not selected as a juror, your length of service will be one (1) day which would culminate with the jury selection process removing you as a juror.

If you are selected to serve as a juror, your jury service will be for the length of that trial. Most trials take between one to two days to complete. Because of this, please do not make any appointments or commitments that would interfere with you serving on a trial that may take up to five (5) days to complete.

Once all prospective jurors have checked in, you will be escorted to the courtroom by courthouse staff. After some preliminary questions from the judge, the attorneys will work towards eliminating potential jurors until there are 12 primary jurors and two alternate jurors remaining.

According to Pennsylvania law, jurors are paid $9.00 per day for the first three days of jury service and $25.00 per day for every day thereafter. Pennsylvania law also sets the mileage rate of 17 cents per mile, round trip from your home.

Staff will give you a proof of service when your day is concluded.

Pennsylvania law provides that such conduct is contempt of court punishable by a fine and/or imprisonment.

This question will be answered by the judge at the beginning of the jury selection process.

If serving on a jury causes a hardship, include with your completed questionnaire a letter outlining the hardship (Example: medical or serious issues that would prevent you from serving). It is your responsibility to then call 724-465-3955 prior to your scheduled date to confirm your excusal.

Casual attire should be worn as long as it is in keeping with the dignity of court proceedings. Ties are not required. Shorts are not permitted.

Cell phones are not permitted in the courtrooms. Courthouse staff will label phones according to juror numbers and return phones to jurors during scheduled breaks during the day and upon jurors leaving the building. Cameras and/or other photographic devices are not permitted in the courtroom. Local newspapers are also not permitted.

Jurors must park in the Indiana Borough Parking Garage located at 650 Water Street, Indiana, PA. The parking garage is located approximately 1 ½ blocks from the courthouse. Upon your arrival to Floor 4M in the courthouse, you will be given a parking ID stub. Upon completion of Jury Duty, you are to return the parking stub to the parking cashier located on level one next to the elevator of the garage prior to returning to your vehicle. Your parking stub will be validated by the parking garage staff and you will need to insert the stub at the exit box upon exiting the garage with your vehicle. You will not have to pay for parking if you follow this procedure.

You will be asked how many miles you drove one way to arrive at the parking garage. This will be needed in order to compensate you for your mileage expense. There may be a waiting period during the first day of service, please feel free to bring reading material, cross word puzzle books, word search puzzle books, needlepoint, etc… Please refrain from bringing electronic equipment (laptop; cell phones, etc.) Prior to jury staff escorting you from Floor 4M to the courtroom if you have a cell phone with you, you will need to leave your cell phone with courthouse staff.

Lunch will be provided if the judge directs jurors to remain at the courthouse during the lunch hour. Otherwise, the judge may permit jurors to leave for lunch but return at a set time. Please return five minutes prior to the time the judge has asked you to return, this will enable courthouse staff to confirm all jurors are present. This will eliminate delays in the trial process resuming.

Please call the Court Administrator’s Office at 724-465-3955.
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You are asked to arrive for the juror check-in process between 7:45 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. We appreciate your promptness and patience. Please do not report to the courthouse prior to 7:45 a.m.

Please take the elevator or steps to Floor 4M, upon exiting the elevator there will be courthouse staff to assist you.


Indiana County Courthouse
825 Philadelphia Street
Indiana, Pennsylvania