Most jurors will be selected to serve on a “Petit Jury”, one that is selected to hear and decide a particular case. If the case is a criminal trial involving a felony (a more serious type of crime), law requires 12 jurors. In a civil case, only eight jurors are selected. In municipal and county courts, where misdemeanors (a less-serious level of crime) are brought to trial, juries consist of eight persons. If a trial is expected to last more than a day, some judges have alternate jurors selected in case something should happen to one or more of the original jury panel.
The Courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Term of service: One week or one trial whichever is longer
Directions & Parking for the Summit County Courthouse.
COMMON PLEAS PETIT JURY CONTACT INFORMATION
Jury Commissioners:
Bethanne Scruggs/Joyce Stull
Phone: 330.643.2270
Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Jury Bailiff:
Dianne Drummond
Phone: 330.643.8173
Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Jury Bailiff Assistant
Kayla Bowen
Phone: 330.643.2172
Mon. – Fri. 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Jury Office FAX: 330-643-8235
Jury Bailiff Assistant
Shelley Speranzini
Phone: 330.643.8050
Mon. – Fri. 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Jury Office FAX: 330-643-8235
LONG DISTANCE (INSIDE SUMMIT COUNTY): 1-800-582-2699
FAX: 330-643-8235
If you are having trouble accessing the Jury Information on our Website, please call one the above numbers.