If you've recently received a summons to appear for Grand Jury Service, you have been called upon to perform a very important civic responsibility. 

You'll know if you've received a grand jury summons if the term of service is 18 months long.  Otherwise, you've most likely been summoned for trial jury (or Petit Jury service) where our standard term of service is a two week call-in term.

So, if you determined that you were in fact called for Grand Jury service, you may find the information below helpful.  Please contact the jury staff if you have questions, and we will be happy to assist you. 

We highly recommend that you use eJuror to complete and submit your Jury Information Form online.  That way, you won't have to return the hard copy by mail.  You'll also be able to request a postponement or excuse if serving at this time would be a hardship.

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.  Contact the jury staff in Seattle as soon as possible.

Grand Jury Service Resources

• Watch the orientation video - "The People's Panel" that we show to prospective grand jurors who report for service.

• Read our Handbook for Grand Jurors

• Employment Protection Statute

• 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

• Common Words and Phrases Relating to Jury Service

Contact the Jury Staff

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