Franklin County Jury Service
Length of Service
Jurors are typically summoned for a one-week session. Occasionally, jurors may be summoned for multi-week sessions when complex and / or lengthy matters are to be tried. Jurors can and often do serve on more than one trial. Jurors are obligated to the court for the entire week's session of court, until excused by the presiding judge.
When and Where to Report
Jurors are to report to the superior courtroom of the Franklin County Courthouse at the time and date specified on the jury summons.
Questions
Questions concerning jury service should be directed to the jury clerk at (919) 497-4242.
Excuse, Deferral, Exemption, and Disqualification From Jury Service Local Requirements
Effective July 1, 2024, North Carolina Session Law 2023-140, Section 44(b) requires prospective jurors to use the new Application for Excuse, Deferral, Exemption, and Disqualification From Jury Service form (Form AOC-G-400) in order to process exemptions, excusals, and deferrals.
If you are seeking to be exempt, deferred, excused or disqualified from jury service in Franklin County, you may need to submit additional documentation with your AOC-G-400 form. Please read the following carefully and submit any required documentation with your AOC-G-400 form to avoid delay or denial of your request.
- If you are not a United States Citizen: You must submit a copy of your visa or green card.
- If you are not a resident of Franklin County: You must submit a valid state issued driver’s license or ID card reflecting residential address outside of Franklin County.
- If you are mentally incompetent: You must submit a copy of a court Order declaring you incompetent.
- If you are a full-time student enrolled in a postsecondary educational institution: You must submit proof of enrollment (i.e., copy of current class schedule).
- If you have a mental or physical disability that interferes with your ability to serve as a juror: You must submit a statement from your physician stating your diagnosis and the reason why you cannot serve as a juror.
- If you are a convicted felon and your rights have not been restored: You must provide the date and county of conviction.
- If you have served as a juror within the past 2 years or as a grand juror in the past 6 years: You must provide the dates of service and the county in which you served.
- If you are on military assignment: You must provide a copy of your orders.
*** Failure to include the required documentation with your AOC-G-400 request form may result in a denial of your request. ***