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Welcome to the Jury Commission web page for the Franklin County Common Pleas Court – General Division. This web page provides information for prospective jurors, their employers, and the general public regarding jury service with the court.
Welcome to the Jury Commission page for the Franklin County Common Pleas Court. This has been created for use by prospective jurors, their employers, and the general public to find out about jury service in our court.
Summoned for jury duty in Ohio? Learn what to expect during jury selection, who qualifies as a juror, what to wear in court, and what happens if you fail to appear for jury duty.
There are a number of reasons that legally excuse a person from being required to serve on jury duty. Learn more about all the statutory grounds that qualify a person for an excusal and how to go about requesting one.
To be eligible to serve on jury duty, you must be at least 18 years of age, a citizen of the United States and a resident of Franklin County.
Ohio has a list of specific excuses that can be used to be exempt from reporting for jury duty, including excuses for military, elected official, student, breastfeeding, age, police, medical worker and firefighter.
What to Expect During Jury Duty. Jury Summons. New jurors will report to the 4th floor of the Justice Center. If you receive a summons, be sure to follow the printed instructions. Trial jurors will call the night before their summons date to confirm if they will be needed (216-698-2977).
