Yes, there are Wi-Fi access points in the Juror Lounge, the Juror Business Center, as well as in the cafeteria on the C Level. To connect using your Wi-Fi-enabled laptop, open your web browser and you will be directed to the Courts’ Wi-Fi login page. You will need to select “I agree” on the Wi-Fi Terms and Conditions of Use/Terms of Service (TOS) page. You will then be able to browse the Internet at no cost. Please note the Court's policy related to juror use of technology during jury selection and trial: All cellular telephones, PDAs, Blackberries, laptop computers, and other communication technologies MUST be TURNED OFF when you are in the courtroom during jury selection and trial. The judges need to have your full attention so that you do not miss important information about the case or distract others from hearing that information. During the trial, jurors must refrain from using electronic search engines or websites to conduct their own investigation of the case. Social networking and recording of any kind is not permitted.
You must provide written proof from your employer that it is your day off from work to receive the jury fee. The statement you provide should be typewritten on official letterhead from your employer and signed by your immediate supervisor, human resources director, or payroll manager. Requests for payment for each of your days off will be processed upon the completion of your grand jury service.
Call the Juror Office at 202-879-4604. Deaf jurors should call 202-879-1492 via Video Relay Service (VRS) to report an unforeseeable emergency. Our staff will connect you to the appropriate judge’s chambers.
Grand jurors reporting for sessions after 12 noon will not receive credit or payment for service, unless they received specific instructions to report for sessions after the lunch hour.
If you misplace your debit card, you should contact 1-800-341-6700 for a replacement.
Please see the DC Courts' Public Code of Conduct for guidance on how you should dress for jury service.
Generally, your lunch hour will be from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. each day. However, the judge will confirm the lunch time if you're in a courtroom.
Expect to be in session each day until 5 p.m.
Jurors may get proof of service by visiting eJuror Online Services at www.dccourts.gov/jurorservices. Log in and click on "Attendance Letter."
Jurors may obtain proof of service by visiting eJuror Online Services at www.dccourts.gov/jurorservices. Log in and click on Attendance Letter.