Jury Duty
Jury Selection
Jurors for Simpsonville Municipal Court are randomly chosen from a database provided by the South Carolina Election Commission and the Department of Motor Vehicles.
If selected for jury duty, you will receive a Municipal Court Juror Response Form along with a self-addressed envelope. Please complete and return the form to Simpsonville Municipal Court as soon as possible.
Reporting for Jury Duty
Please arrive on time and avoid bringing beverages, children, relatives, or friends on your jury duty day.
Upon arrival, you will be directed to a separate courtroom, away from other parties involved in the trial. It is essential that you avoid any conversation with case parties, even if they are relatives.
When the clerk calls your name, be prepared to stand and state your name and occupation. The judge may then ask questions to assess your qualifications to serve.
If you are dismissed or instructed to return the next day, please note the time and location. Attendance will be recorded each morning.
Court Security for Jurors
Security Screening
All visitors entering Simpsonville Municipal Court are required to pass through a metal detector and may be subject to a search, including purses, briefcases, and similar items. Weapons of any kind, including pocket knives and personal protection devices, are strictly prohibited in the Municipal Court.
Cell Phones & Communication Devices
Please ensure all cell phones and communication devices are turned off or set to silent mode before entering the courtroom. Court officers are instructed to confiscate any device that makes noise during proceedings.
Terms of Service
Appearing in Court
Jury trials are scheduled Monday through Friday of the designated jury trial week and as a juror, you must report on the Monday of the scheduled jury trial week.
Duties & Responsibilities
As a juror, you will be acting as an officer of the court. Jury panels are made up of 6 jurors and the jury is charged with listening to the facts of a case and determining whether an individual is guilty or not guilty.
Accessibility Accommodations
Simpsonville Municipal Court is committed to providing accommodations pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you have any special needs or accommodations, please contact the court prior to the date you are summoned to appear.
For More Information
If you need more information or wish to discuss your status for jury service, please call The Honorable Judge Kimber Strong, at 864-967-9526 or email her at kstrong@simpsonville.com.
