Pasquotank 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.
Hours of Service
The typical juror's day will be from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasionally, other hours are required by the court during trial, but this is rare. If selected to serve as a juror, follow the instructions of the presiding judge.
When and Where to Report
Jurors MUST call 252-331-4644 after 5:30 p.m. on the Friday before you are ordered to appear for jury duty. The recorded message will inform you of any change in your reporting time or excuse you if your service is no longer needed. Failure to call may result in an unnecessary appearance.
Refer to the back of the jury summons for specific directions on where to report.
Request for Jury Service Excuse or Deferral
General Information
Deferral/Excusal: To request an excuse or postponement from jury service, please submit the information via Electronic Form located below OR Mail. Your request must be received no later than seven (7) days prior to your service date. A decision regarding your request will be provided, if necessary, upon a determination of the court. Requests sent by MAIL must include the completed Application for Excuse, Deferral, Exemption, and Disqualification from Jury Service and supporting documentation (required supporting documentation and instructions may be found on the summons). Mail requests can be submitted to:
Pasquotank County Clerk of Superior Court
ATTN: Jury Clerk
206 E. Main Street
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Jury Information Line: 252-331-4644
The ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION FORM (see below) may be completed in lieu of the mail option. The electronic request must be submitted a minimum of seven (7) days prior to your appearance date. (Requirements and instructions are listed below.)
Reasons for Excusal, Postponement or Deferment
Jury service is the solemn obligation of all qualified citizens. Excuses from the discharge of this responsibility may be granted only for reasons of compelling personal hardship. Persons qualified to serve must:
- Reside in Pasquotank County
- Be at least 18 years of age or older
- Understand the English language
- Have not served as a juror during the preceding two (2) years or as a grand juror in the past six (6) years
- Be physically and mentally competent
Exemptions, Excuses and Postponements may be granted for the following reasons with supporting documentation:
- If you are not a U.S. Citizen, please provide a copy of your visa or green card.
- If you are not a resident of this County, please provide a copy of your driver's license.
- If you have a disability that interferes with jury service, please provide a doctor's statement.
- If you are a felon and your rights have not been restored, please list the date and county of conviction.
- If you are a full-time student or on military assignment, please provide a copy of your schedule or orders.
- Please explain your reason if you are age 72 years or older and wish to claim an exemption for good cause.
Excuses will be granted ONLY for reasons of compelling personal hardship. Requests for excuses and postponements for jury duty must be made by electronically using the requested online form, or by mail. Your request CANNOT be handled by telephone. All requests must be submitted a minimum of seven (7) days prior to your jury service date.
Until you have received a response from the Clerk of Superior Court’s Office, you are still required to appear at the county courthouse for jury duty on the specified summons date if your juror number is called. If you DO NOT receive a response to an excusal request, you are still required to appear for jury service if your juror number is called.