If you are summoned to appear for jury duty, please call 256-6274 after 5 PM the evening before you are to report for service. A recording will indicate any changes to the schedule for jurors.

Jurors should report to the courtroom on the second floor of the courthouse.

Any requests to be excused should be directed to the District Judge as indicated on your summons. Doctor’s excuses should be detailed. Persons age 70 years and older may claim an exemption from jury duty by indicating such on their questionnaire and mailing it to the Judge.

Appropriate dress is required.

Jurors are paid by the Sabine Parish Police Jury for each day of service at a rate of: $25 per day and 32 cents per mile one way.

Please report any address or name changes to the Clerk of Court’s office at 318-256-6223.

Once the jury has been dismissed, please indicate on your summons the number of days you reported for service, your mileage one way and any address or name changes.