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Juror Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are there facilities available for nursing mothers?

    Yes. Contact the jury office for more information.

  • Can I wait for a paper questionnaire

    If you prefer to wait for the paper questionnaire to be mailed to you, that is perfectly acceptable. However, we highly recommend submitting your questionnaire online to ensure timely receipt. If you would like to complete the questionnaire online, please click on the following Ejuror link:  Ejuror

  • Can my employer fire me for not being at work due to jury duty?

    Pursuant to Title 28, U.S.C. Section 1875 “No employer shall discharge, threaten to discharge, intimidate, or coerce any permanent employee by reason of such employee’s jury service, or the attendance or scheduled attendance in connection with such service, in any court of the United States.”

  • Different address or non-Georgia resident now

    We kindly ask that you complete the questionnaire and update your address. Please be sure to provide your information in the designated name and address section. 

  • Doctor's statement

    A doctor’s note is not required. We kindly ask you include a brief explanation of the medical condition in the remarks section at the end of the form.

  • Does my employer have to pay me my normal wages if I'm serving on a jury?

    No, there is no law enforcing employers to pay employees for the time they missed while on jury duty. Often times they will ask that you pay them your attendance fee(s) in order to maintain your salary.

    You may be allowed to keep your milage reimbursement as an expense. Please check with your employer regarding their official policy.

  • Family member or friend doesn't live here anymore

    If possible, forward the questionnaire to the new address.  If it is not possible to forward the questionnaire, please write on the questionnaire that the person no longer lives at that address and then return the questionnaire to the Court.

  • How do I request to be excused from jury duty?

    Please mail your written excuse request to the court in the enclosed postage paid envelope. If you do not have the envelope, you may mail it to the court at P.O. Box 128, Macon, GA 31202. You may also submit an excuse request by email at: jury@gamd.uscourts.gov

    Please include in detail the reason you are asking to be excused from jury service. Sending a request does not automatically excuse you from jury duty.

    You are not considered excused until notified by the court by email or letter. You may also phone the jury recording at 1-800-793-7903 to check on the status of your excuse request.

  • How much do you pay for jury duty?

    You will receive an attendance fee plus the current GSA rate for mileage.  Checks typically will be mailed within 15 business days after the last day of the term. Meals generally are not provided; you will receive a lunch period.

  • How will I know which days to report?

    You must call 1-800-793-7903 after 6:00pm the evening before you are scheduled to appear for any last-minute changes or cancellations. DO NOT appear for jury service unless you have called to confirm your reporting status.

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