Other Important Information

You’ve been summoned

for jury service. Now what?

Need to request an excuse or postponement?

Americans with Disabilities Act Notice

The first step in your jury service is to complete

the Jury Information Form through eJuror

(www.flmd.uscourts.gov/ejuror) or mail

the paper Jury Information Form on the lower

half of your summons.

You have been summoned for jury

serv

ice, but you do not currently have a

reporting date. Instead, you are “on

call” for the jury trial term listed on your

summons. So, before coming to the

courthouse, it is important that you confirm

that your attendance is required by checking

eJuror or calling (866) 313-2350 for reporting

instructions as directed on your summons.

If you are scheduled to report to the

courthouse, the reporting instructions on

eJuror and the jury phone line will state

a time and date to appear. If you are

not scheduled to report, the reporting

instructions will state your next call-in date.

When checking for reporting instructions, you

will need your Participant Number from the

summons. The court will also send reminder

messages by phone, text, and/or email about

your reporting date, but please do not rely

solely on this communication.

You may bring a cell phone inside the

courthouse, but you will be required to

store it in a locker. You will not be per-

mitted to bring your phone into a court-

room. Cameras, laptops, iPads, smart

watches, and other electronics are not

allowed in the courthouse.

Bring your license or other photo ID with

you. You must show a valid photo ID at

he security entrance.

After going through security, you will be

directed to the jury assembly room

where you will be greeted by a staffer, fill

out forms, watch an orientation video,

and take an oath.

From the jury assembly room, you will be

directed to a courtroom for jury selection.

Depending on the case, jury selection

can last anywhere from one hour to the

whole day. At the end of jury selection,

you will find out whether you have been

selected to serve on the jury.

Lost summons. Call the Jury Department if

you lose your summons.

Attire. Jurors are expected to dress in a

manner reflective of the formality of court

proceedings. Proper attire does not

include jeans, shorts, or flip flops. Because

the courthouse can be cold, you may

want to bring a blazer, cardigan, or other

appropriate outer layer.

Compensation.

Summoned jurors are

generally paid an attendance fee of

$50/day and round-trip mileage at the

current government rate. Jurors are

reimbursed for tolls, but not for taxis or

ridesharing services.

Overnight stays. Jurors who live 60 miles or

more from the courthouse may be

reimbursed for lodging in a hotel near the

courthouse. Call the Jury Department for

more information.

Food. The courthouse does not have a

cafeteria, but jurors can bring food and

beverages into the building. A snack

machine, water dispenser, refrigerator,

and microwave are available for jurors to

use. Several restaurants are within

walking distance of the courthouse.

Employment protection. Under federal

law, an employer must allow time off for

jury service. An employee cannot be

punished for serving as a juror. But an

employer has discretion to determine

whether absence for jury service is with or

without pay.

Penalties. Failure to appear for jury

service as directed may result in a

$1,000 fine, up to three days in jail, and

community service.

If you have a disability and need special

accommodations to serve, contact the

Jury Department at (904) 549-6001.

For information about requesting an

excuse or a postponement of your jury

service, see the instructions and form on

the back of your summons.

Jury Scam

Court officials will never ask for payment

or personal information over the phone.

Please stay vigilant and protect yourself

from fraud.

PARKING INFORMATION

DIRECTIONS TO THE PARKING GARAGE

WHERE TO REPORT FOR JURY DUTY

WALK FROM GARAGE TO COURTHOUSE

Bryan Simpson U.S. Courthouse

300 N. Hogan Street, Ste 1-100

Jacksonville, FL 32202

North Julia Street

W Monroe Street

W Duval Street

Church Street W

Hogan Street

N Laura Street

Parking

Garage

Jacksonville

City Hall

Bryan Simpson

U.S. Courthouse

N Main Street

WEST

Park in the Library Parking Garage located

at 33 W. Duval St. in downtown Jacksonville.

Bring your parking ticket with you to

the courthouse. Jury sta will validate

your parking.

For disabled parking information, call the

Jury Department at (904) 549-6001.

The parking garage is at the corner of Main St.

and Duval St., two blocks away from the

courthouse. Do not park in the Ed Ball garage.

If traveling east on I-10, proceed to I-95

north, take exit 353B for Union St. Follow

Union to Main St. Turn right on Main St. and

then right on Duval St. The garage entrance

will be on your right.

If traveling north on I-95, take exit 348 for

Atlantic Blvd. toward Downtown. Continue

onto the I-95 Service Rd. Take the Main St.

Bridge exit and follow Ocean St. to Duval St.

Turn left onto Duval. The parking garage will

be on your right.

If traveling south on I-95, take exit 353B for

Union St. Follow Union to Main St. Turn right

on Main St., and then right on Duval St.

The garage will be on your right.

Jacksonville

Public Library

United States District Court

Middle District of Florida

Jacksonville Division

Information for Jurors

Questions?

Contact the Jury Department at

(904) 549-6001

Or visit the Court’s website at