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FAQs

  • How long should I expect to be at the courthouse for jury selection?

    On the first day, jury selection, you should plan to be at the courthouse from 8:30 a.m – 5:00 p.m.  If you are selected to serve as a juror, the presiding Judge will give you the schedule of the trial.

  • How will I know if I have been excused, deferred or disqualified from jury service?

    Any requests submitted through the eJuror system will be reviewed within 48 hours. 

    Any requests submitted in paper form will be reviewed within 48 hours after receipt.  

    If you provided your email address, you will receive an email if you have been excused, disqualified, or deferred from jury service.  You may also call the automated jury message line 1-888-272-3073 for an updated message.

  • How will I know when I have to report for jury service?

    The Court uses an automated telephone system to schedule jurors.  The telephone system will not work for you unless you have returned your juror qualification questionnaire. 

    Please call the automated phone system 1-866-277-3073 and enter your nine digit participant number after 6:00 p.m. on the night prior to your reporting date.  Note:  if you are scheduled to report on Monday, this message will be updated by 6:00 p.m. on Friday.

    If you are required to report, the message will instruct you of your reporting date and time. 

    If you are not required to report, the message will instruct you when to call again.

    You are required to call the automated phone system before each tentative reporting date on your summons.

  • Where do I park?

    BALTIMORE:  No public parking is available at the courthouse.  Private parking lots and garages are available for hourly/daily rates within walking distance of the courthouse.  Please submit your parking receipt with your reimbursement form.  Do not leave and then return to the parking lot during the day unless you are willing to pay the fee for parking a second time.  You will only be reimbursed one parking allowance per day. 

    GREENBELT:  Public parking on site. 

  • Can I take a “private” transportation service?

    The court will not reimburse for any private transportation services, such as Uber, Lyft, or Taxi.

  • Can I take “public” transportation?

    Yes, you many use public transportation, such as MTA or Commuter Bus, Light Rail, or Subway. 

  • I do not live in Baltimore City or Prince George’s County, why did I receive a summons for this area?

    You are being summonsed to the Federal Court for the District of Maryland.  There are two courthouse locations in the State:  Baltimore City and Greenbelt.  The following counties report to the respective locations:

    BALTIMORE SUMMONS:  Allegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Caroline, Carroll, Cecil, Dorchester, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, Howard, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, Talbot, Washington, Worcester Counties.

    GREENBELT SUMMONS:  Calvert, Charles, Montgomery, Prince George’s, St. Mary’s Counties

  • I no longer live in the state of Maryland. Am I still required to serve?

    If you are no longer a resident in Maryland, you are unable to serve in our District.  Please log onto eJuror to update your address. 

  • I already served jury duty in STATE court. I thought I was excused from any further jury service?

    Prior STATE court service does NOT excuse you from serving at the Federal Court.

  • Can I be transferred to a Court closer to my home?

    No.  The Federal Court conducts business in two locations in the state of Maryland:  Baltimore and Greenbelt. 

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