BRISTOL SUPERIOR COURT
JUROR ACCOMMODATIONS
The following information is intended to answer general questions regarding your first day of serving jury duty at the Bristol Superior Courthouse. Additional information may be obtained in the Jury Duty Handbook “Your Guide To Jury Duty” - (PDF)
ATTENDANCE |
First day jurors must sign in immediately upon entering the jury room. |
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JUROR PARKING |
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ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THE DISABLED |
If you have a disability and need a special accommodation, please call 1-800-842-8175, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and speak with a customer service representative. Our hearing impaired customers may call via TDD 1-800-842-6794 OR (860) 566-2936. You may also email any request to jury.administration@jud.ct.gov |
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JUROR STICKERS |
Juror badges will be distributed to you upon arrival. Badges must be worn at all times while you are in or about the courthouse. Badges must be returned to the Jury Service Assistant (JSA) before leaving the courthouse at the end of the day. |
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COURTHOUSE |
The Jury Room is located on the second floor of the Bristol Superior Court. Jurors must avoid all other areas of the courthouse including courtrooms and juror waiting rooms unless you are assigned to them. |
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COFFEE / TEA |
Coffee (regular and decaf) and tea is provided free of charge |
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SMOKING |
Smoking is allowed outside of the building. Jurors must sign in and out to smoke. |
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QUIET LOUNGE |
A quiet lounge is available to jurors in the jury area. |
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ELEVATORS |
Jurors are allowed to use the elevator |
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STAIRWAY |
Jurors are allowed to use the stairway. |
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RESTROOMS |
Restrooms are located in the jury room. |
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TELEVISIONS |
All programs are available for your viewing except for the news. Please change the station if news comes on. |
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PUBLIC PAY TELEPHONES |
Pay telephones are not available. |
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LUNCH |
Lunch is between 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Lunch will be announced by the JSA. A listing of area food locations is available. If you choose to bring a lunch, there is a refrigerator and a microwave. |
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CHANGE MACHINE |
We DO NOT have a change machine. |
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VENDING MACHINES |
Vending machines are located in the jury area. There is a soda and snack machine. PLEASE BRING CHANGE!!! |
| CELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES |
Please see the Chief Court Administrator's press release regarding electronics. |
| INTERNET ACCESS |
Internet access is NOT available in the Jury Assembly rooms. |
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BEEPERS/RADIO DEVICES, ETC. |
Jurors may not bring disruptive items into the courthouse. A disruptive item includes, but is not limited to, the following: a radio, boom box, portable television, compact disc player/recorder, cassette player/recorder. If you have any questions regarding what to bring, contact Jury Administration at 1-800-842-8175. |
| LAPTOPS | Laptops are allowed. Special Note: The jury assembly room is not equipped with electrical outlets. Also, the jury assembly room is not locked during regular business hours. |
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ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATES |
Jurors receiving credit for serving will be mailed a Certificate of Recognition of Juror Service. |