Was my deferment or excuse request granted?
Call 503-326-8111 to check the status of your request. If your request is pending, the message will instruct you to keep checking. If your request is granted, the message will relay that information.
Where do I report for service?
The reporting location and address is listed on the front of the summons.
Do you validate parking?
- Portland and Eugene: Parking is reimbursed at a flat rate. Complete a Parking Certification Form at check-in to be reimbursed.
- Medford: A parking permit was included with your summons. Place the permit on your dashboard before reporting to the courthouse.
- Pendleton: There is no charge for parking in Pendleton.
Do you reimburse for mileage and/or mass transit fees?
Jurors receive roundtrip mileage reimbursement regardless of their method of transportation. The mileage reimbursement can be used to cover the cost of mass transit fees if you do not pay to park.
How long will it take to receive payment for my jury service?
Payments are typically received by jurors between four and six weeks after the trial has ended.
Do I need I.D. or a Real ID to enter the courthouse?
You will need your summons and picture I.D. at the security checkpoint and at the Jury Assembly Room check-in window. A Real ID is not required.
Do I get paid to serve?
Jurors are paid $50.00 per day. Federal government employees are exempt from receiving the attendance fee and must complete a Waiver of Juror Fees and Allowances at check-in.
How long will I be at the Courthouse?
Plan on being available all day the first day, and for several days if selected to serve as a juror.
How long are trials?
Most trials last approximately three to ten days. A trial-length notice is generally included for longer trials.
How do I know if my civil right to serve on a jury has been restored?
If you were convicted of a felony under Oregon law or federal law and have been released from incarceration, or the conviction was set aside, please refer to Or. Rev. Stat. §§ 10.030 and 137.281.
Is there a dress code?
Business casual and layering is recommended.
What can I bring to the courthouse with me?
You may bring beverages, food, and small portable electronics like iPods, cell phones, tablets, laptops, etc.
What can I not bring to the courthouse with me?
Knitting needles, crochet hooks, knives or multi-use tools, embroidery or sewing scissors, letter openers, mace or pepper spray, tools (pliers, wrenches, hammers, etc.), heavy gauge chains, firearms (real or toy), bullets, ammunition. If you have additional questions about allowable items, please contact the U.S. Marshals Service at 503-326-2209.
Can I lose my job for reporting for jury service?
No. You are protected by federal statute (28 U.S.C. § 1875) from being discharged, intimidated, or coerced by your employer because of your jury service. An employer violating this statute is subject to: damages to the employee for loss of wages or other benefits; an injunction prohibiting further such violations and providing appropriate relief, including reinstating the employee; a civil penalty of not more than $5,000 for each violation on each employee; and an order to perform community service. A juror claiming his or her employer violated his or her employment protection rights may apply for appointment of counsel to bring such a claim. Upon finding probable merit in such a claim, the Court may appoint counsel to represent the juror under 28 U.S.C. § 1875(d).
Will my employer pay me while I am serving jury duty?
Your employer's personnel policies, or the specific employment agreement between you and your employer, will determine whether any compensation is payable to you during jury service. There is no statutory requirement that an employer pay salary or wages during an employee’s jury service.
Can I request ADA accommodations?
Call 503-326-8100 to arrange for accommodations.
How can I be reached if there is an emergency while I am serving as a juror?
The Jury Administration Department can reach you during jury selection and jury service to pass on urgent messages. Use the contact information below to reach the Jury Administration Department:
Eugene: 541-431-4115
Medford: 541-608-8777
Portland: 503-326-8100
Pendleton: Use the contact information listed on the Federal Juror Information Insert included with your summons.
How do I know if my jury service is affected by severe weather conditions?
The Court may open late or close completely due to severe weather and poor road conditions. Delay and closure information will be available on this site's homepage and in a recorded message at the affected location:
Eugene: 541-431-4115
Medford: 541-608-8777
Portland: 503-326-8100
Pendleton: Use the contact information listed on the Federal Juror Information Insert included with your summons.
If you have been selected as a juror and are serving on a trial, the judge’s courtroom deputy will contact you personally if there are weather-related delays or closures.