January 17, 2025: URGENT NOTICE: The Adams
County Court of Common Pleas is warning the public about a jury duty scam targeting Adams County
residents. Scammers are targeting individuals through phone calls, claiming to be a law enforcement
officer and advising the caller they have failed to appear for jury service and are subject to
prosecution. The scammer then advises the caller to obtain gift cards to send to the Court to cover
their failure to appear. Once the citizen receives the gift cards, the scammer follows up to have
the individual provide the gift card number before mailing the gift card to the Courthouse.
The Court will never direct law enforcement to collect money, bank account information or social
security information from a juror under any circumstance. If you receive a call like this and are
asked to provide money, bank account numbers and/or social security numbers, hang up immediately
and contact your local police as well as the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, Bureau of
Consumer Protection at (800) 441-2555 or [email protected].
Trial by jury is a fundamental part of the American system of justice and is a right guaranteed under the Constitution of the State of Pennsylvania and the Constitution of the United States. To preserve this right it is essential that the court establish and maintain a well-functioning system for the selection and utilization of jurors.
For more information about being paid for your juror service, please review this video presentation or visit courtfunds.com
Trial by jury is a fundamental part of the American system of justice and is a right guaranteed under the Constitution of the State of Pennsylvania and the Constitution of the United States. To preserve this right it is essential that the court establish and maintain a well-functioning system for the selection and utilization of jurors.
On behalf of the 51st Judicial District we thank you in advance for your service as a juror.
Adams County Courthouse
117 Baltimore Street, 4th Floor
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Laura Rowland, Deputy Court Administrator
Phone: 717-337-9846 Ext. 1079
Fax: 717-334-8817
Email: [email protected]