Livingston Parish Jury Duty 

If you have received a summons to appear for Jury Duty

Call (225) 686-1525 or toll-free (866) 686-1525 the evening before your appearance date for reporting instructions

Juror Qualifications

You must have the following qualifications to serve as a juror:

  • You must be a citizen of the United States and the State of Louisiana, and you must have resided within Livingston Parish for at least one year prior to today.

  • You must be at least 18 years of age.

  • You must be able to read, write and speak the English language, and be possessed of sufficient knowledge of the English language.

  • You must not be interdicted, or otherwise incapable of serving because of some mental or physical infirmity.

  • You must not currently be under indictment for a felony, and you cannot have been incarcerated under an order of imprisonment for a felony offense, or on probation or parole for a felony offense at any time within the last 5 years. 

Exemptions from Jury Service

  • If you have actually served on a jury within the last 2 years you may claim this exemption.  If you wish to serve on the jury you need not claim this exemption

  • If you are over the age of 70, you may claim this exemption.  If you wish to serve on the jury you need not claim this exemption.

If you are claiming an exemption or disqualification, you must provide detailed documentation to the Judge’s Chambers at livingstonjuryduty@21stjdc.org or by fax to (225) 686-0603. Your documentation should include your subpoena, a detailed letter about why you should be exempt or disqualified from serving, and any other documentation (copy of your driver’s license, proof of new residence, or documentation for your doctor).

postponements

You are entitled to at least one postponement in serving on a jury if you have a valid reason as to why you are not able to serve at this particular time.  You are only entitled to one postponement, and if your service is postponed, you will need to sign up with the clerk of court to schedule your jury service for a future jury trial within the next 6 months.

CELL PHONES WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IN THE COURTROOM

A juror receives $25.00 per day plus 16¢ per mile traveled from and to his or her residence as listed on the subpoena.