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About Jury Service
Prospective jurors for the federal court
are chosen from a jury pool generated by random selection of
citizens' names from lists of registered voters from each county in
the state of Maryland. This selection method helps to ensure that
jurors represent a fair cross section of the community.
The jury system is devised to yield just, fair results. Because a
jury consists of multiple people from diverse backgrounds, it can
arrive at a better verdict than can one person acting alone.
Jury service is meaningful work. The decisions made by juries affect
people's civil and property rights and right to freedom, or even to
life. Justice depends on the quality of the jurors who serve.
Although jury service may be inconvenient or even a bit of a burden;
jury service is a duty of citizenship.
We look forward to working with you on this important civic function
and hope that you find your service to be a rewarding experience. If
you have special requirements, or should you have further questions
regarding your jury service, please contact a member of the jury
staff at: 1-866-277-3073 (toll free).
Jury
Information Policy
Northern Division
District of Maryland
101 W. Lombard Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 962-3090
Southern Division
District of Maryland
6500 Cherrywood Lane
Greenbelt, MD 20770
(301) 344-3115
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