Welcome to federal jury service!

We hope that the information below will help make your jury service easier and answer any questions you may have.  If not, you may contact the jury staff and we will be happy to further assist you.

Frequently Asked Questions - (FAQ)

• Find quick answers to questions you have about serving.

Getting to the U.S. Courthouse

• Get driving directions, a parking map, and links to public transportation websites. 

Payment and Reimbursement

• Find out how much and when you will get paid for serving.

Are you eligible to stay overnight in a hotel?

• You may stay the night before you have to report if you live 60 or more miles away. More information and Hotel Listings

Hardship with serving?

• You may request that your jury service be postponed.  Or you may be eligible for a permanent excuse.   Last minute family or medical emergency

Jury Service Resources

• Read our Handbook for Trial Jurors or watch the orientation video that we show to prospective jurors who report for service.

• Common Words and Phrases Relating to Jury Service

• Our Local Jury Plan establishes how we select grand and petit juries at random from a fair cross section of the community in the district wherein the court convenes.

• Understanding the Federal Courts - Web-based or download a PDF version

• Employment Protection Statute - You have certain rights as a prospective juror.  Employer's may also find this information helpful.

Contact the Jury Staff

• Reach us by phone, in writing, or by e-mail.

Warning:  Juror Phone Scam

• In various parts of the United States, citizens are being targeted by phone calls and threatened with prosecution for failing to comply with jury service in federal or state courts.