Jury Duty

Fair trials in front of an impartial jury are one of the hallmarks of American democracy. Each day across the state of Georgia, trial courts require hundreds of citizens - from all walks of life - to report to the courthouse for jury duty. It is every citizen's right and responsibility to serve as a juror, and ensures everyone is actively involved in the justice system.

Payment

Barrow County pays you $20.00 for each day that you serve on a Traverse Jury.

Barrow County pays you $25.00 for each day that you serve on a Grand Jury.

Attire for Jury Duty

Citizens may dress casually, but should be respectful of Court operations. Shorts, halter or tank tops, clothing that exposes midriff, pajamas or clothing that includes potentially offensive graphics, logos or words should not be worn.

You may be exempted from jury service if you... 

  • Are NOT a resident of Barrow County (proof required)
  • Are NOT a United States citizen
  • Are 70 years of age or older
  • Have a permanent mental or physical disability (doctor's note required)
  • Are a convicted felon whose rights have not been restored

In order to exempted from jury service, you must fill out an affidavit and email, fax or mail it to our office.  Click on the link below for access to this affidavit.

Jury Affidavit 

You may be eligible to have your service excused or deferred if you are...

  • The sole caregiver of a child six years of age or younger
  • The sole caregiver of a person over six years of age who is permanently disabled
  • A full-time student (Must show proof of class schedule)
  • An active service member of the military
  • A home study program teacher (Must show proof of certificate from the state)

For potential jurors to be excused or deferred - or to have any other questions answered - they can call the phone number listed on the right side of this page. Please call as soon as you can upon receiving your jury summons for exemptions or other reasons not to serve on a jury.

In order to be excused or deferred, or you have any other questions or concerns, you must call our jury clerks at the numbers provided on this page.  Please contact us as early as you can after you receive your jury summons for anything that may not allow you to serve.

Jury Questionnaire

If you received a jury questionnaire and have lost or misplaced it, you may print and fill out a new one. These can be mailed or emailed to our office before your selected jury date.

Jury Questionnaire