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1. What should I wear to court?

Dress comfortably for court. Jeans are permitted; however, maintaining the dignity of the court is suggested and appreciated. Shorts, tank tops, hats (except for religious purposes), and extremes of dress are not permitted; casual attire is permitted. Due to allergies, please refrain from wearing any strongly scented perfume or cologne.

2. Must employers pay their employees while they serve on jury duty?

No. The law requires your employer to give you time off for jury duty, but does not require the employer to pay you while you serve on jury duty. Check with your employer to see what the pay policy is while you serve. If your employer does not pay for time off and that creates a financial hardship, you need to obtain a letter from your employer stating the pay policy and submit that along with your signed questionnaire requesting to be excused.

3. Do I have to show up for jury duty?

Yes.

4. Where do I park?

Superior Court and Everett Division
Parking is available at the Snohomish County Parking Garage located at 3000 Rockefeller Avenue. Entrances to the garage are located off of Pacific Avenue and Oakes Avenue. Upon entry into the garage, take a parking ticket from the ticket dispenser and park on levels C, D, E, F, or G. Take the elevator to the plaza level and follow the signs to the courthouse; elevators are located on the south side of the garage. Bring your parking ticket with you to the courthouse for validation in the juror's lounge which is located on the first floor of the courthouse.

Disabled parking is available on every level next to the elevators on the South side of the garage. A disabled parking permit issued by the State of Washington must visibly be displayed in the vehicle.

Oversized vehicle parking 6 foot 10 inches or higher is limited. Please notify the parking garage at (425) 388-3348 no later then 6 AM prior to reporting for jury duty service to indicate your parking needs.
Arrive at the Oakes Avenue entrance and follow directions from the parking attendant. Remove the Juror Badge from your juror summons to bring with you, but leave the summons on the dashboard of your vehicle. Leaving the summons on the dashboard will let the parking attendant know you are a juror who does not need to pay for parking.

Please do not park on the streets surrounding the courthouse. The city will be ticketing for overtime parking without exception. The court will not assume financial responsibility for parking tickets issued to jurors.

Cascade Division (Arlington)
Free parking is available in the parking lots at the courthouse or along Burke Avenue.

Evergreen Division (Monroe)
Free parking is available in the parking lots at the courthouse.

South Division (Lynnwood)
Free parking is available on the north side of the courthouse.

5. Do you provide childcare?

We do not pay for or provide childcare.

6. What will happen if I fail to appear for jury duty?

Pursuant to RCW 2.36.170, a person summoned for jury service who intentionally fails to appear as directed shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. It is in the individual court's discretion as to whether or not to pursue a juror not showing up for jury duty.

7. How did I get selected for jury duty?

Your name has been randomly selected by computer to serve as a juror in Snohomish County. Potential jurors are selected randomly from the combined Voter Registration list and the Department of Licensing drivers' and identification card holders' list. The law requires a fair cross-section of each county's qualified residents.

8. What do I bring when I report for jury duty?

Please remember to bring your juror badge, and the jury summons. You may also bring items such as books and magazines, as there may be some waiting periods.

9. Can I bring my laptop, cell phone, and/or pager?

Yes; however, you will not be permitted to utilize these items in court or during deliberations. The Jury Assembly Room has Wi-Fi access; however, there are limited outlets and table space at this time. The jury coordinator will not be responsible for any items not allowed in the courtroom.

10. How late is court in session?

Normal court hours are Monday - Friday from 9 or 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A mid-morning break will be taken around 10:30 a.m. and lunch will be from 12 p.m. - 1 or 1:30 p.m. A mid-afternoon break will be taken around 3 p.m.

11. How much will I be paid?

Jurors are paid $10 per day plus round trip mileage from your residence to the court in which you serve. Note your mileage on the first day of service.

12. Where do I eat lunch?

A juror lounge is located on the first floor of the courthouse. If you need to buy lunch, please contact the Jury Coordinator for local restaurants in the area. Snack and pop machines are located on the first floor of the Mission Building.