For our jury system to work, it is essential that the court and employers work in partnership to ensure that all Greene County residents are available to serve jury duty when summoned. Without cooperation from the local business community, we risk losing a fundamental principle upon which we, private and corporate citizens alike, depend. Cooperation from employers is essential to maintaining a strong jury system. The importance of your participation cannot be emphasized enough.

We wish to extend our deepest appreciation to public and private employers in the community for supporting our jury system.

Benefits to Business

Businesses frequently benefit directly from our legal system. The civil litigation system in particular is filled with a variety of business-related disputes. These may include actions concerning contracts, product defects, wrongful termination, malpractice, and environmental issues.

How Jurors are Summoned

The selection and management of jurors is governed by the Ohio Revised Code. Annually prospective jurors are selected at random from the list of registered voters in Greene County. Jury Summonses are mailed approximately 30 days in advance of service date. The summons contains information and instructions on submitting requests for excusal.

Length of Service

Employers have valid concerns about how jury service affects their resources. The court recognizes these concerns and we strive to make the best use of the time an employee spends on jury duty. Regular jury service in the Court of Common Pleas is generally 2 - 3 days, rarely does a trial go longer than a week. We will make every effort to ensure that jurors are not held unnecessarily.

Proof of Attendance

Work verifications will be provided for each juror upon completion of their jury service. The information included on this report includes the total number of days the juror reported for service. The hours that a juror spent in court are not reported as we do not keep track of this information.

Employee Protection

As the employer, you must allow an employee time off to serve on jury duty. It is against the law for any employer to threaten or terminate an employee who is summoned to court for jury service.