New York § 516 - 516Commissioner of jurors to summon jurors
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 516 — 516Commissioner of jurors to summon jurors, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 516. 516Commissioner of jurors to summon jurors
§ 516. Commissioner of jurors to summon jurors. The commissioner of jurors shall summon each juror drawn for jury service by serving upon him a summons and specifying the place where and the time when he is required to attend. The summons may be served by mail, or the commissioner may direct the sheriff to serve the summons personally or by leaving it at the juror's residence or place of business with a person of suitable age and discretion.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 516
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 516 cover?
Section 516 ("516Commissioner of jurors to summon jurors") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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