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- J CrowleyNovember 18, 2015Here for jury duty? Pack a phone charger and load you Pocket app with articles the night before. Almost no cell service. Wi-fi on second floor or by witness area on 16th.Upvoted Feb 24
- This is the main entrance There is also an entrance on the right that is barely used. To avoid the long lines Use the side entrance on the right or on the Brooklyn Bridge Blvd side when lines are long
- Sarah SpagnoloAugust 19, 2015Surprisingly pleasant jury duty. Strong wifi in public places and a stocked vending machine. Plus farmers market outside.Upvoted 1 week ago
- Tim GilbertJune 20, 2014That constant beeping sound from behind a closed door in the juror's lounge will not stop for the entire time you're here. Presumably it's been going on since the courthouse was built in 1846. Enjoy!
- Michelle LopezOctober 4, 2012Can't go to Macy's during cigarette break 10 minutes... Clerk has ways of knowing. Don't comeback asking him questions w a cappuccino from Starbucks. I love this guy <3
- The security line at 9-9:30 can be long. Better to come early or late. There's wifi in the assembly room.
- Dave RamirezFebruary 2, 2010Sit in the back row of the jurors waiting room to get the best view of your fellow Americans struggling to comprehend the simplest instructions.
- Brian MurphyOctober 25, 2011If you're lucky enough to have an iPad, bring it. It will help the mind-numbing boringness you will experience here. Free wifi.
- Tyronne SchafferFebruary 2, 2011Check out the awesome 80's ski soda machine in the lounge off of room 261. Frosty refreshment from a past decade!
- Anthony RalloNovember 17, 2011Order Chipotle (super close) via app prior to 1pm so you can pick up your order and skip the line during the court allotted lunch break of 1-2pm.
- Greer JonesDecember 21, 2011Saw the man who maintains the hot drink machine take a pair of scissors and break up the hardened sugar and drink mix. He then wiped the scissors off with his hands. Yuk!
- On court day, enter through Adams Street to try to beat long security lines. Be prepared to wait a long time for an elevator. Not all floors have stair access.
- Food and drink are allowed in if you're serving jury duty, even during the selection process. Don't throw your iced coffee away.
- Someone should start selling good coffee & sandwiches here!
- Jon-Erik JimenezApril 5, 2011Deff bring a laptop, iPad or something to kill time cause even if it's your first time u have to stay 8 hr basically 9-5
- Lucy LiuJune 1, 2011Wear light layers in the summer. Air conditioning can be unpredictable while you sit in the jury room. Goosebumps all day!
- Like waiting? Come here! Its got the highest per capita waiting of any Brooklyn hot spot!
- Mrs. Thia PFebruary 29, 2012Make sure you have a GREAT book to read. If you don't like reading, bring your ipod.
- Pack a lunch if you are serving jury duty. The elevators are packed during lunch break.
- Be patient and make the most of jury duty service. If you do, you'll really enjoy it and learn a lot!
- Anna MApril 11, 2014The bathrooms are disgusting but the wifi is free and reliable! Bring your laptop.
- Daniel SalinasOctober 5, 2016Here for jury duty? Prepare to sit and wait for longer than you'd ever imagine. Hope you brought a laptop/charger/book!
- They take your phone away when you enter deliberations, so get your check-in done early!
- melissa cuJune 18, 2010Very nice area walk all d way down montague st and u would see the skyline of manhattan also the staten island ferry
- Princess DaritaOctober 14, 2010Bring your laptops & any other electronics along with chargers in order to pass the time!
- Mrs. Thia PFebruary 29, 2012Always bring a reading materials to keep you busy... Especially here! Smh.
- Andy ShawNovember 15, 2011Attention jury duty peeps. NO BODY wants to be here, you're not any more special than the rest. Bring a book, charge your phone, bring your laptop. (Wifi here). Its going to be a long and boring ride.
- Christine MasonAugust 10, 2011Awesome wi-fi here. Brought my IPad and have been playing Words with Friends.
- Lauren T.December 8, 2011Don't forget your phone/laptop chargers, headphones, reading materials etc! ;)
- Jen HaysMay 5, 2010At least there r decent food options. Nanatori sushi on montegue was pretty good. There's also a chipotle, and a pub on that street. Super close.
- ChoyceJune 23, 2011Ask they to play that Ducksauce song over their speakers -- I heard that goes over well
- Ronnie ParisellaNovember 17, 2010Had jury duty yesterday. Spent the morning in the jury lounge on my iPhone. The speed is pretty good. Off the hook for 8 years now too.
- You can bring food and drinks in if you're a juror, but no glass bottles.
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