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Jury Duty

Serving on a jury is an important civic responsibility that is  coordinated by the Northumberland County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office.  You can  find general information about jury service in the Virginia Judicial  System’s brochure titled “The Answer Book for Jury Service (PDF)”  

Receiving a Jury Service Notice

Jury service notices are mailed in January, April, July and October.


The notice indicates the term dates that your name will be in a pool of candidates used to select persons to serve on a jury, if a jury trial is scheduled during that term.


If you believe you are eligible for relief from jury service, now is the time to submit your written request.

Receiving a Summons

 Jury summonses are delivered by the Northumberland County Sheriff's Department.  The summons will indicate the  date(s) you have been asked to serve and will provide instructions on what  to do.  


Receiving a summons does not necessarily mean that you will  serve on a jury, but you will need to report to court to be in a pool of candidates who could  potentially serve. 

Determining Whether You Need to Report to Court

To determine when you need to report, you will rely on the juror information number that is provided in the summons. The summons will  detail the dates and times that you should call.


The juror information number is 804-580-7106.  This line does not accept messages. 


When you dial the information number, listen to the entire message.  It will state whether you need to report to the courthouse and at what  time. 


Virginia law mandates that jurors receive $30 each time they report  to court, whether or not they are selected to serve. This stipend helps cover jurors’ expenses. 

Reporting for Service

If you call the juror information number and are told to report to  court, pay attention to the time you are told to arrive. You will report  to:


  •     Northumberland County Circuit Court
       220 Judicial Place
       Heathsville, VA 22473


Arrive at the courthouse with time to spare as proceedings will start  on time. Call the juror information number just before you start for  the courthouse to find out if the trial has been canceled at the last-minute. 

Preparing for Court

Wear conservative clothes comparable to what you’d wear in a business  environment. It’s possible that you’ll spend a long day in court, so  it’s also important to wear comfortable clothing.  You may want a sweater or light jacket, as the courtroom may be cold.

Relief From Jury Service

If you need to be excused from jury service for a part or the entire term, or believe you are exempted by law from serving, mail a written request to be excused to:


  • Northumberland Circuit Court
       Attention: Jury Coordinator
       P.O. Box 217
       Heathsville, VA 22473


Send your request before your jury service term begins. 

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