FAQ
General
- What is the jury office's address and phone number?
- How can I obtain directions and parking information?
- What about public transportation?
- What if I live more than 80 miles away, one way?
- Are juror attendance fees considered reportable income?
- Are there restrictions regarding what can be brought into the courthouse?
- May I bring my cell phone, pager, and/or laptop to the courthouse?
- What should I wear?
- What amenities are available to me at the courthouse?
- What is the federal court's juror source list?
- What is the difference between the US District Court and Superior Court?
- How was my name selected to receive a summons?
- What is the penalty for not responding to a summons?
- What protects my employment while serving jury duty?
- Can I transfer my service to another court?
- What is the difference between a qualification questionnaire and a summons?
Petit Jury
- What is the term of service?
- How will I know when to report?
- What time should I report, if instructed to do so?
- How and when will I be paid?
- How can I postpone jury service?
- How can I request a temporary absence?
- What if I have a serious hardship?
Grand Jury
- What is grand jury service?
- How will I receive further instructions?
- What is the term of service?
- How and when will I be paid?
- What time should I report for orientation?
- How can I postpone jury service or request a temporary absence?
- What if I have a serious hardship or extreme inconvenience?