Important: The Middle District of Louisiana is in the process of qualifying jurors for future jury service. If you receive a Postcard or Qualification Questionnaire in the mail, you are required by federal law to respond. See Jury FAQs for more information on the juror qualification process at the Middle District. The Court will NEVER ask for any payment information or your Social Security Number. |
Jury Service
Jurors listen to testimony, review evidence, and render decisions in civil and criminal trials. Most U.S. citizens who are 18 or older may serve on a federal jury. The Jury Selection and Service Act (link is external) establishes the process for selecting jurors and provides requirements citizens must meet in order to qualify for serving on a federal jury.
Jury Contacts
Jury Office
777 Florida Street, Suite 118
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
(225) 389-3650 phone
(225) 389-3651 fax
General Questions |
(225) 389-3650 |
To Check Reporting Status in Response to a Jury Summons |
(225) 389-3650 or 1-888-254-1991 |
Questions about a Jury Qualification Postcard or Jury Qualification Questionnaire |
(225) 490-6015 |
To Email or Fax a Written Request for Excuse or Postponement (Summoned Jurors Only!) |
(225) 389-3651 |
To Receive SMS Text Notifications regarding Upcoming Jury Service or to Check Reporting Status, text ENROLL to: (833) 381-1606 Once enrolled, you may text the following Keywords to receive information regarding Jury Service: CONTACT, EJUROR, ENROLL, EXCUSE, INFO, LOCATION, PARKING, STATUS. |
(833) 381-1606 (Text Messages Only) |
Jury Resources
- e-Juror – Online System for Completing Qualification Questionnaires or Responding to a Jury Summons. You will need your 9-digit Participant Number near your name.
- Jury Frequently Asked Questions
- Juror Selection
- Jury Plan
- Sample Jury Qualification Postcard
- Sample Jury Questionnaire
- Jury Scam Info (NOTICE 3/20/17)
- Jury Scam Info (NOTICE 7/31/13)
- Jury Scam Info (NOTICE 8/4/14)
- Directions / Parking Information
Jury Instructional Videos
- Jury Orientation Video: "Called to Serve"
- Court Shorts video: Jury Service - Students ask federal judges about jury service.