Telephone Scam Regarding Jury Duty
The Office of Jury Commissioners has been receiving telephone calls from residents of Delaware County. These individuals are being contacted by a man impersonating a police officer and accusing them of missing jury duty from the Delaware County Common Pleas Court.
The scammer advises the victim since they failed to appear for jury duty, that a bench warrant has been issued and they have to pay anywhere from $500 to $2700 in fines, license suspension, etc.
Legitimate companies or agencies DO NOT CALL & DO NOT ASK FOR MONEY or email asking for personal information, such as account, credit card or social security numbers. Never give out personal information unless you initiated the contact. Delaware County residents who are actually summoned for jury service will receive a packet of information in the mail well in advance of their report dates.
Anyone who receives a telephone call like this or has any information is encouraged to contact the Tip Line at
(740) 833-2558 or (740) 833-2531.
Telephone Scam Regarding GPS Monitors/Release from Jail
If you receive a phone call telling you that your family member in jail can be released and placed on a GPS monitor installed by making payment and other arrangements with the caller, please hang up. This is a scam. The court and probation office WILL NOT call family members directly to make arrangements for defendants to be released from jail. Any terms of release will be stated in the judgment entries filed with the Clerk of Courts office. If you have any questions, please contact the court or clerk’s office directly.