Jury Information

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Only by having people like you participate in the jury process can we ensure that all persons are afforded their constitutional right to have a jury drawn from a fair cross-section of the community. We extend our sincere appreciation and hope that your jury service is a rewarding experience.

Term of Service
The service period runs from the summons date and continues for 2-3 weeks thereafter. The schedule will vary due to holidays and expected trial length. Pprospective jurors generally receive a summons 30 days in advance so they may plan to be available at the time summoned.

Fee for Service
Jurors who are not employees of the federal government are paid at a rate of $40 per day and are reimbursed for parking expenses of no more than $5.00 per day if a receipt(s) is presented to court personnel on the last day of jury service. Round-trip mileage is also reimbursed at the current federal rate. Employees of the federal government receive their regular pay from the agency in which they are employed, without deduction from leave authorized by statute, in lieu of the $40 per day for attendance; however, the court will make reimbursement for round-trip mileage and daily parking expense of no more than $5 per day if a receipt(s) is presented on the last day of jury service.

Request for Excuse
If service on a jury at the time summoned would pose an undue hardship, you may request an excuse via mail at US District Court, PO BOX 128, Macon, GA 31202 or by email at gamd_jury@gamd.uscourts.gov. The request should be simply stated and indicate whether service at a later date is possible. You should include your juror number and a telephone number. Sending a request does not automatically excuse you from jury duty. You are not considered excused until notified by the court.

Call 800-793-7903 for reporting instructions or to check the status of your excuse.