The Superior Court's flexible deferral system allows you to select a date to serve that is up to 90 days away from the original date on your summons. The day of the week that you select must be the same 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. Most trials last 3-5 days, so keep this in mind when choosing a date to begin your service. The Court does not enroll new jurors on Fridays or federal holidays.

If you've misplaced your jury summons and are unsure of your reporting date, email Jurorhelp [at] dcsc.gov or call the Juror Office at 202-879-4604. The Juror Office staff can provide you with your juror badge number, the date you are expected to report, and your reporting time and location. If you've misplaced the summons, but know what date you are to serve and where our courthouse is located, simply report for service with your driver's license or other valid form of identification.

Please advise your foreperson as soon as possible of your need to be excused from sessions so that the Court can adequately plan for your absence. Your foreperson will then refer your request to the Grand Jury Specialist for approval. Approval of requests to be excused from grand jury sessions will be based on the number of jurors present to transact business in your absence. Last-minute requests to be excused must be supported by written documentation of medical appointments, travel plans, etc.

Jurors may obtain proof of service by visiting eJuror Online Services at www.dccourts.gov/jurorservices. Log in and click on Attendance Letter.

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.

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.