Student Jury Service

Every U.S. citizen 18 years of age or older who is a Massachusetts resident or an inhabitant for more than 50% of the time is eligible to serve as a juror. If you are a resident of another state but a student at Stonehill, you are an inhabitant for more that 50% of the year and therefore eligible to serve as a juror in Massachusetts.

It is not unusual for students residing at Stonehill to be summoned to serve as trial jurors in Bristol County. Jury service, on a short-term basis, can provide students with a good opportunity to fulfill one of their important responsibilities as members of the community. Stonehill supports students in their fulfillment of this civic duty.

Students should carefully read all materials they receive with their summons to service, as these contain helpful information about confirming, postponing, rescheduling, or relocating service, and address many of the most frequently asked questions. Students who must miss class in order to fulfill their jury service requirement should notify their faculty of the summons and make arrangements to complete any missed work.

The Office of Academic Services may also be able to assist you in making arrangements for missed class time due to jury service. Students may be required to furnish their summons notice or the certificate of service when making these arrangements.

If you have any questions about jury duty, including confirming, postponing, rescheduling, or limiting your service contact the Office of the Jury Commissioner at 1-800-THE-JURY (1-800-843-5879).