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The information provided explains the procedures, duties and amenities of federal jury service for the U. S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana . Serving as a juror is a fundamental obligation we all share as citizens of the United States.  Only by having people like you participate in the process can we ensure that all persons in federal court will be afforded their constitutional right to have a jury pool drawn from a fair cross section of the community in this District. 

Jury service sometimes requires sacrifices and may mean rearranging schedules, canceling appointments, or missing work. Yet serving as a juror is an important civic and community duty, as well as a privilege and responsibility. Those who serve as jurors have an opportunity to see the courts in action and to actively participate in a fundamental democratic process. We extend our sincere appreciation for your participating in the process and trust that you will find your experience rewarding. 

There are two types of juries in federal court: petit and grand.  In general, the petit (or trial) jury process consists of three stages, while the grand jury process consists of two.   For information and “frequently asked questions” (FAQs) about each stage, please select from the links below:

                                             

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     Juror Qualification                                        Notice of                                       Summons to Appear
  Questionnaire                                         Jury Service                                    for Petit Jury Service

                                                                         

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                                                                     Summons for
                                                           Grand Jury Service

Additional Information:

About Federal Court                                                                Juror Scams

Juror Payment Information                                                      Public Notice

Maps, Directions & Travel Resources                                       Jury Plan for Random Selection of Jurors

Contact Information                                                                 EJuror - Coming Soon!

 

 

  U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana ▪ Updated February 02, 2011