Deferrals

If your summons date presents a scheduling conflict, you may defer (or postpone) your report date once for any reason and without supporting documentation for up to 90 days of the original date. The day of the week you select to report must be consistent with the day of the week on which you were originally summoned. For example, if your original summons date falls on a Tuesday, the deferral date you select must also be a Tuesday. You cannot select a date that falls on a federal holiday, DC Emancipation Day, or a Friday if summoned for petit service.

To defer your service, log onto eJuror and complete the questionnaire. At the end of the questionnaire, there will be an option to defer your service. The available dates will appear in red. If you need a date other than the options available, please email Jurorhelp [at] dcsc.gov with your requested date or speak with a staff member at 202-879-4604.

If you need to postpone service beyond 90 days or for a second time, please submit the request in writing to Jurorhelp [at] dcsc.gov with supporting documentation. You will receive written notification of the decision. Lack of supporting documentation is grounds for denial of your request.

Although the court will automatically mail a confirmation of deferral date, mail delivery may be adversely affected by holidays and/or inclement weather conditions. It is recommended that you write the new service date prominently on a calendar or scheduler. It is a resident's responsibility to report on the deferred date, whether or not the confirmation notice is received by mail.

If an emergency prevents you from appearing on the deferred date, contact the Juror Office at 202-879-4604 immediately for advice.