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Partners in Justice: Employer Recognition Program of the Maryland
Judiciary
 Application
Jury service is one of the most important civic obligations for citizens.
To be available to serve on a jury is both a privilege and an obligation
for all Marylanders. By law, citizens called for jury service, must report
and, if selected, serve.
Many employers of all sizes recognize the importance of jury duty to
the community and currently have juror-friendly employment policies that
compensate their employees so that they do not suffer a financial hardship
during jury service. We want to encourage all Maryland employers to develop
similar policies.
To recognize the vital contribution to our justice system by businesses
that have juror-friendly policies, the Maryland Judiciary has established
an Honor Roll of Maryland employers called Partners in Justice. An employer who satisfies
the Judiciary that employer has policies that fully compensate employees
who are called for jury service are eligible to be placed on the Honor
Roll. Each such employer will be presented with a certificate
that recognizes their ongoing service to the community. The Honor
Roll will be a permanent part of the Maryland Judiciary web
site, and recognized employers also will be listed in public service announcements
and advertisements for the program.
The program is aimed at employers of all sizes. In order to be placed
on the Honor Roll, larger-sized employers will be expected to have policies
that fully compensate employees for more lengthy trials, while employers
who employ under 500 workers will be eligible for the Honor Roll if their
respective policy compensates employees for service on jury trials lasting
up to four days.
See what some of our Partners
in Justice have to say...
How can my company apply to be a Partner in
Justice?
Please complete the Application and submit it online or mail it to the address below. You will be notified
within two weeks if you are eligible for the Honor Roll. If you are eligible,
a certificate of recognition will be mailed to the appropriate business
representative.
Does it cost anything to become a Partner
in Justice?
There is no fee or other charge for becoming a recognized
Partner in Justice.
Who can I contact for more information on
Partners in Justice?
You may e-mail any questions to PIJ@courts.state.md.us or you may write to us at
Administrative Office of the Courts
Maryland Judicial Center
580 Taylor Avenue
Annapolis, MD 21401
Attention: Jury Use and Management
Will placement on the list affect our
ability to change our policy?
No. We hope that you will continue to have juror-friendly
policies, but should your company find it necessary to change your policy,
we shall remove your company’s name at your request.
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