Douglas County courts launch new jury case management system, warn of jury duty fraud

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - In July 2024, the Ninth Judicial District Court, East Fork Justice Court, and Tahoe Justice Court introduced a new Jury Case Management System. This upgrade is part of an ongoing effort to modernize court technology for the benefit of both the community and the courts in Douglas County. The system is designed to meet current standards, streamline operations, and enhance efficiency, productivity, and security.

What to Expect When Summoned for Jury Service

Jurors are selected at random from a comprehensive pool that includes voter registration records; DMV driver’s licenses or IDs; utility records; and lists from the Department of Employment, Rehabilitation, and Training. If you are chosen to serve on a jury, you will receive a summons by mail.

With our new system, you can now conveniently complete your jury questionnaire online. Additionally, two weeks before your scheduled trial date, a reminder letter will be sent, including a QR code for easy access to your information. Please note, we will never request credit card information. If online access isn’t available to you, our staff is ready to assist.

The new system also allows us to communicate important updates via email and text messages, including reminders about your appearance date or notifications in the event that a trial is canceled and your attendance is no longer required.

Avoid Jury Duty Scams

It’s important to be aware of potential scams related to jury duty. If you receive a phone call claiming you’ve been selected for jury service, this is not a legitimate communication from the court and should be treated as fraudulent.

This Court will never:

Contact you by phone to inform you of jury selection.
Call you regarding a failure to appear for jury duty.
Request any form of payment over the phone, including fines or other court-related matters.
Ask for personal information unless you have been officially summoned.

If you receive such a call, hang up immediately. Should you have any doubts about whether you've been summoned, you can verify your status by calling our jury line at 775-783-6063 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.