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Qualification Questionnaire Reporting Instructions Postponement or Excuse Request Juror Information Form Certificate of Attendance |
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I received a Juror Qualification Questionnaire. How do I complete the Qualification Questionnaire online? | ||
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This is NOT a summons to report for jury service. The purpose is to determine if you are qualified to serve as a juror for the U.S. District Court. If qualified to serve, you may be randomly summoned to serve at a later date between October 2013 and September 2017. To complete the Juror Qualification Questionnaire online, select the Qualification Questionnaire link, otherwise mail the completed form in the postage-paid envelope provided. |
I have been summoned for jury service. How do I complete the Juror Form online? | ||
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To complete the Juror Information Form, select the Juror Information Form link, otherwise mail the completed form in the postage-paid envelope provided. |
How long do I serve? | ||
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Although you are on call for six work days, generally, you will only be asked to come to the courthouse once. Your summons tells you the date of your first service. To confirm whether you need to report on one of your six service dates, select the Reporting Instructions link or call 1 (800) 582-9109 after 6:00 p.m. the evening before the date. Have your nine-digit participant number available. The message will give you specific instructions. Only report to the courthouse if your message says to come. If you are told to report and you are selected for a jury, your service will end when the trial ends. If you are not selected, your service ends when the message says you are released from further service. After that message no additional calls are necessary. If you have a question, please call our jury section at (713) 250-5501 during business hours. |
What if I can't be there? | ||
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You may request to be exempted or excused from service or to have your service postponed. You can either select the Postponement or Excuse Request link above or put your request in writing. You must appear unless you are notified that the Court has granted your request. Mail requests to: United States District Court, Attn: Jury Section, P.O. Box 61010, Houston, TX 77208. Exemptions The Court may exempt you from service if you are:
Excuses The Court may excuse you from jury service if you are:
Postponements The Court may postpone your jury service. A request for postponement must show specifically why the delay is unavoidable. |
Where do I report? | ||
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Report to the Jury Assembly Room, room number 1211, on the first floor of the United States Courthouse, 515 Rusk at Smith in downtown Houston. |
Do I reside in the Houston Division? | ||
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The Houston Division includes these counties: Austin, Brazos, Colorado, Fayette, Fort Bend, Grimes, Harris, Madison, Montgomery, San Jacinto, Walker, Waller, Wharton |
Will I be paid? | ||
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Under Federal law you may be paid:
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