How to Find Jury Duty Information

If you get a letter in the mail indicating that you've been selected for jury duty, this means that you are required to act as a juror in some type of legal proceeding or trial. This is your duty as U.S. citizen, and fines can be imposed if you ignore your notice. If you want to find out more information about what will be expected of you while on a jury and how jury duty works, you can do so online.

Instructions

1. Open your web browser and visit the judicial branch website for the government of your state. For example, if you live in Connecticut you would load the Judicial Branch website for the state government of Connecticut.

2. Select the "jury" or "jury duty" link on the Judicial Branch website. Different states may label this option differently. For example, the state of Connecticut has a web page answering frequently asked questions, and provides detailed information about the jury duty selection process, what is expected of potential jurors, and where you can call to get more information.

3. Call the telephone number listed on the back of your jury duty summons. The letter you received informing you of your jury duty selection will contain a toll-free telephone number that you can use to get more information. Calling this number during the business hours listed on the paper will allow you to find out exactly where you have to go. You can also get an estimate of how much time the whole process may take.

References

• CT: Jury Duty Frequently Asked Questions
• NJ: Information for Jurors