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Downey Courthouse

Juror Information

Juror Orientation Sheet

Courthouse Address

7500 E. Imperial Highway, Room 416, Downey, California 90242

  • Important Notice
  • Jurors reporting to the Downey Courthouse may be sent to the Bellflower Courthouse or the Norwalk Courthouse.
  • Security screening is enforced at all court locations. Please allow extra time to get through the line.

One-Trial Court

The Downey Courthouse is on the "One-Trial" jury service term. Under the One-Trial term of service, prospective jurors are placed on call for a period of five (5) days. The prospective juror is required to call in to receive instructions on whether he or she must report for service. Once instructed to report to court, and if selected to serve on a jury, the service obligation is fulfilled upon the conclusion of deliberation, whether or not a verdict is reached. The service obligation is also fulfilled if not in jury selection or selected on a jury at the end of the day when required to report. Please be prepared to accept a trial when you appear for service. The average trial is 5-7 days.

Call-In Time

Call after 6:00 p.m. to receive instructions on whether you must report for service.

Juror Call-In Telephone Number

The Call-In telephone number is (213) 972-0970.

As A Call-In Program Participant You Can Expect To

  • Call in for five days or until you have been asked to report. If you have not been asked to report after five days, your service is complete.
  • Appear as instructed once your group number is selected.
  • Only be paid for days you actually appear as instructed (after your first day of service).

Absences

To report an absence, please call the courtroom you have been assigned to directly. The courtroom telephone numbers are listed on the “Juror Orientation Information Sheet” that you were given on the first day.

Jury Parking

    Parking is located off of Old River School road behind the library. Look for the sign at the lot entrance "Juror Parking. If the parking lot behind the library is full, parking in the non-reserved spaces in the public lot directly behind the courthouse is permissible. Accessible parking is located on the East side of the parking lot, directly in front of the courthouse.

Juror Transportation Programs

    The Los Angeles Superior Court’s Juror Services Division offers two programs where jurors can receive an EPass or Metrolink passes in lieu of mileage reimbursement. You can select Employer Pass (EPass) program or JuryLink Program (provided by Metrolink) to learn more about these programs.

Other Questions

All questions concerning jury service should be directed to the jury personnel at the Downey Courthouse at (562) 803-7009, Monday through Friday between 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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