Jury service is one of the most important civic duties a person can undertake, yet it is often poorly understood. This booklet has been prepared in consultation with the Juries Commissioner's Office. It answers frequently asked questions about jury service and provides prospective jurors with a clear explanation of their responsibilities and the processes involved in trials. All potential jurors will receive a copy when they attend for jury service.

The CPLR governs civil judicial proceedings in all courts of the state and before all judges. The appendix contains extracts of the N.Y.S. Constitution, Judiciary Law and the entire N.Y.C. Civil Court Act. Includes examples of related official forms. Revised - now includes NYCRR-PARTS 130 and 202.