My Life as Chief Judge: The Chapter on Juries
Hon. Judith S. Kaye NYSBA Journal Former Chief Judge Judith S. Kaye reflects on the State’s jury system, its history and reforms to improve … More My Life as Chief Judge: The Chapter on Juries »
Resource Type: Jury Service
Juror Orientation: Videos & Scripts
New York State Unified Court System These videos provide orientation to petit and grand jury service, as well as information about jury service, fairness, … More Juror Orientation: Videos & Scripts »
A New Yorker’s Guide to Jury Duty
Gothamist This article covers answers to some of the most common questions about New York State jury service. Read More
Petit Juror’s Handbook
New York State Unified Court System This handbook is for citizens summoned to serve as jurors in New York State. It is designed to … More Petit Juror’s Handbook »
Grand Juror’s Handbook
New York State Unified Court System This handbook is for citizens summoned to serve as grand jurors in New York State. It is designed … More Grand Juror’s Handbook »
Gender-Based Jury Exclusion
Equal Justice Initiative This sidebar provides some history about gender-based exclusion from jury service. Read More
A History of Racial Discrimination in Jury Selection
Equal Justice Initiative This report describes the history of racial discrimination in jury selection, why representative juries are necessary, and how harm caused by … More A History of Racial Discrimination in Jury Selection »
Batson v. Kentucky (1986)
U.S. Supreme Court Batson, a Black man, was on trial charged with second-degree burglary and receipt of stolen goods. During the jury selection, the … More Batson v. Kentucky (1986) »
Taylor v. Louisiana (1975)
U.S. Supreme Court Billy J. Taylor was indicted on kidnapping charges by the grand jury of St. Tammany Parish. The day before his trial … More Taylor v. Louisiana (1975) »