New York Consolidated Laws

N.Y. Judiciary Law § 516 (2026)

Commissioner of jurors to summon jurors

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§ 516. Commissioner of jurors to summon jurors. The commissioner of
jurors shall summon each juror drawn for jury service by serving upon
him a summons and specifying the place where and the time when he is
required to attend.  The summons may be served by mail, or the
commissioner may direct the sheriff to serve the summons personally or
by leaving it at the juror's residence or place of business with a
person of suitable age and discretion.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1989–1990 · leading case: People v. Kern, 554 N.E.2d 1235 (NY 1990).

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People v. Kern, 554 N.E.2d 1235 (NY 1990). “The jurors are summoned for jury service by the State (see, Judiciary Law § 516), sit in a public courtroom and are subject to voir dire at the direction of the State, and, although defense counsel exercises the peremptory challenge and advises the *657 Judge of the decision, it…”

People v. Kern, 149 A.D.2d 187 (N.Y. App. Div. 1989). “The jurors report to a public courthouse where, under the supervision of a Trial Judge and various court personnel, they are questioned by counsel. Outside the presence of the jurors, the counsel have an opportunity to raise challenges for cause against any jurors and, following…”

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