We recommend that jurors take Metro while serving, as parking lots in the surrounding area are fairly expensive. If you opt to park at a meter, you risk a parking ticket if your meter expires while you are in a courtroom during the selection process.

Yes, there are WiFi access points in the Jurors' Lounge, the Business Center, as well as in the cafeteria on the C Level. To connect using your WiFi-enabled laptop, open your web browser and you will be directed to the Courts’ WiFi login page. You will need to select “I agree” on the WiFi 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 of any kind to discuss the case with others is not permitted.

Yes, there are WiFi access points in the Jurors' Lounge, the Business Center, as well as in the cafeteria on the C Level. To connect using your WiFi-enabled laptop, open your web browser and you will be directed to the Courts’ WiFi login page. You will need to select “I agree” on the WiFi Terms and Conditions of Use/Terms of Service (TOS) page. You will then be able to browse the Internet at no cost.Keywords: Petit Jury, Jury Duty, Juror, Petit Juror

The Center is a licensed Child Development Center. The office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) issues the annually renewable Child Care Center license.

If an emergency necessitates evacuation of the building, Court staff will be on hand to guide jurors safely out of the building. Additionally, jurors are provided with detailed emergency evacuation procedures upon check-in. Be sure to read these procedures carefully and keep them handy during your service. Superior Court Building Evacuation Information for Jurors.

The Child Care Center is available to you as long as you have business with the Court.

There is no age limit for Superior Court jurors. Dismissing jurors solely on the basis of age could be considered a form of discrimination. Jurors can be excused on the basis of medical or mental infirmity, but not age.Keywords: eJuror, Juror, Jury Duty

If you are selected for a trial, you must provide written proof that you are a contracted worker in order to receive the full jury fee during your service. We recommend that contract workers for government agencies bring this documentation when they report for service. Documentation should be typewritten on official letterhead, and signed by the contractor or your immediate supervisor. For faster processing, please include your bar-coded jury number on the document.

The Court offers online deferrals at www.dccourts.gov/jurorservices that allow you to defer your service to a new date. Be sure to complete the juror qualification form online before deferring your service. You can also defer your service to a new date via the Automated Juror Deferral Line (202) 879-4604 by using your telephone keypad. Have your bar-coded juror number, your calendar, and a pen available. Select the "obtain deferral information" option from the main menu, and then select the option to use the automated deferral line. This option is available 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week.

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