Cell Phones
Cell phones are NOT PERMITTED in the Courthouse. Please leave them at home or in your vehicle.
Security
When you arrive, enter the Courthouse from the south end on the ground level. You will be required to pass through a metal detector, so please leave all weapons, knives, sharp objects, and pepper sprays at home or in your car. Also, please turn off pagers.
Directions to the Courthouse
Circuit Court is located on the 2nd floor of the Courthouse, which is located at 101 East Fourth Street in downtown Marion (on the Square).
Parking
Parking for jurors is available around the Courthouse Square and along side streets
Public Transportation
Both public transportation and taxi service are available in Marion.
Compensation
The rate for jury service is $15 per day as a prospective juror and $40 per day if you are selected. Mileage is also paid.
Attire
Dress appropriately for being in a Courtroom. Business attire is appropriate, as is casual business attire. Do not wear hats, tank tops, or any attire which will reasonably be deemed as inappropriate for the Courtroom.
Meals
Meals are normally not provided, except during deliberations.
Jury Term
The length of your service will be one day, or if selected to a jury, until that trial concludes. The Court is normally in session from 8:30 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. and from 1:15 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. Occasionally, these times will vary.
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