Jurors May Stay Overnight to Make Serving Easier |
Seattle and Tacoma Hotel Listings AM I ELIGIBLE TO STAY OVERNIGHT? If you live at least 60 miles one-way from the U. S. District Courthouse, you may stay in a hotel prior to any day that you are required to report for jury duty. This includes the night before your first reporting date. Please consider spending the night if you are eligible and think you might otherwise be late. |
ARE MY EXPENSES REIMBURSED? Seattle - $230.00 per night Tacoma - $174.00 per night We will pay you the flat rate above to cover your expenses, regardless of how much you actually spend for meals and lodging. In addition, hotel taxes will be fully reimbursed. If you choose to stay at a family member or friend's home rather than in a hotel, a flat rate of $71.00 will be paid instead for Seattle and $61.00 for Tacoma. Immediate reimbursement on the day you report is NOT available. Therefore, it is important that you have enough cash or a credit card available to cover costs. We will mail you a reimbursement check within two weeks of the end of your jury service. Please contact the jury staff right away if you have questions or concerns about the reimbursement of your expenses. |
HOW DO I MAKE HOTEL ARRANGEMENTS? You are responsible for making your own hotel arrangements. You may stay anywhere you’d like within the city. When making reservations, explain that you are reporting for federal jury duty and ask if a government rate is available. If so, bring your summons when you check-in as the hotel clerk may request to see it as verification.
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