You are expected to attend each day that you are scheduled for the entire length of your service. You will report each Monday through Friday, or Monday through Thursday, as stated on your summons. Grand jurors serving on a 4-day-per-week panel should report to their regular place of employment on any weekday they are not required to serve.
The U.S. Attorneys’ Office (USAO) allows grand jurors to take cell phones and other electronic devices such as small laptops, e-readers, tablets etc., into the lobby of the building, but they must be stored in lockers at the security desk. Jurors are allowed access to their devices during the lunch hour and scheduled breaks in the lobby area or outside the building.
At Moultrie Courthouse, cell phones are permitted while you wait, but not in the lounge. Laptops are permitted in all areas. WiFi access is available throughout the court building.
The U.S. Attorneys' Office (USAO) allows grand jurors to take cell phones and other electronic devices such as small laptops, e-readers, tablets etc., into the lobby of the building, but they must be stored in lockers at the security desk. Jurors are allowed access to their devices during the lunch hour and scheduled breaks in the lobby area or outside the building.
Yes. You are expected to attend each day that you are scheduled for the entire length of your service. You will report each Monday through Friday, or Monday through Thursday, as stated on your summons. Grand jurors serving on a 4-day-per-week panel should report to their regular place of employment on any weekday they you are not required to serve.
Upon entering the Courthouse, you will have to pass through security, which includes clearing a metal detector as well as an X-ray machine. Items such as Swiss Army Knives, pocketknives, scissors, metal craft needles, cameras, and recording equipment are not permitted in the Courthouse. Without exception, Court Security staff will confiscate these items. Weapons will not be returned.
Jurors can receive summons by postal mail and electronic summons (eSummons). The mailed summons always follows the eSummons. We send eSummons to prospective jurors if we have your email address in our records. The eSummons contains hyperlinks to eJuror Online Services at www.dccourts.gov/jurorservices where you can complete the questionnaire. We also send automated notifications via email and text to remind you to complete the qualification form, of upcoming service, and reporting details one (1) business day before the report date.
No; the $7 travel fee will be paid by debit card after you have served for one week. Your first payment will cover the first week of Grand Jury service only. This also applies if you are entitled to the $50 daily juror fee. Juror debit cards are reloaded weekly based on your attendance.
Yes, you should report for grand jury recall days. On occasion, recall days are needed to clear up any unfinished business of your grand jury panel. When recall sessions are needed, your panel will be provided with as much advance notice as possible.
No, Superior Court does not offer or pay for parking for jurors. There are parking lots nearby, however the Court recommends using public transportation. The nearest Metro Station is Judiciary Square (Red Line).
Please allow approximately 10 to 15 minutes to complete the registration process.