Jury Service
Jury service is a civic duty. A jury decides the facts of a case in accordance with principles of the law as explained by a judge.
Jurors listen to testimony, review evidence, and render decisions in civil and criminal trials. Most U.S. citizens who are 18 or older may serve on a federal jury. The Jury Selection and Service Act establishes the process for selecting jurors and provides requirements citizens must meet in order to qualify for serving on a federal jury.
Summoned for Federal Jury Service?
Visit the website of the district court where you were selected to serve to complete an online Juror Qualification Questionnaire via the federal court's eJuror.
Juror Selection Process
Courts randomly select eligible citizens from counties within the district for possible jury service.
Types of Juries
There are two types of juries serving different functions in the federal trial courts.
Juror Qualifications, Exemptions and Excuses
Individuals must meet certain criteria to be legally qualified for jury service.
Juror Pay
Jurors are paid for each day of service and may be eligible to receive reimbursements.
Juror Scams
People are being targeted by scams threatening them with prosecution for failing to comply with jury service.