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If you have received a postcard in the mail which looks like the sample below, it is legitimate and is from the United States District Court. Federal law requires you to complete a Juror Qualification Questionnaire within ten (10) days after you receive this postcard. You are not being summoned to serve as a juror at this time. The purpose of the questionnaire is to obtain information that will allow us to determine if you are qualified to serve as a federal juror.

You must complete the questionnaire regardless of your age, health, place of residence, availability to serve, or any other factor.

Please complete the questionnaire online through our electronic jury system, eJUROR. If you cannot or do not wish to submit the questionnaire in electronic format, a paper questionnaire will be mailed to you in the near future. You may fill it out and return it to the court in the prepaid envelope provided. If you complete the questionnaire online, you do not need to return the paper questionnaire.

Do not call or send letters or emails asking to be excused from jury duty at this time. If you are summoned later, you will have the opportunity to request to be excused then.

Our system of justice is founded on the right to a trial by jury. Jury service is both a privilege and an obligation of every American citizen. While completing the questionnaire is required by law, it should only take a few minutes of your time.  Thank you for your cooperation and your participation in this important process.

FAQ About the Jury Wheel Refill

1. Am I being summoned?  If so, why?
   If you received a postcard, you are not being summoned at this time.  This is only a request for you to complete the questionnaire to see if you are qualified for potential future jury service.  Filling out the questionnaire does not mean that you will necessarily ever be summoned for jury duty.  It is very important that you complete the questionnaire online within 10 days. 
2. What if I don’t have a computer?
   Please complete the questionnaire online if you can.  If you are not able to do so, please call 1-866-926-1232, select Option 1 then Option 1 again, and enter your participant number to request a paper copy be mailed to you.  Once you’ve made your request, you may disregard any additional postcards. The 9-digit participant number can be found above your name and address on the postcard you received.
3. I’m 70 or over, do I have to serve?
   You get to choose if you wish to serve.  If you wish to serve, complete the questionnaire, as instructed.  If you do not wish to serve, you may call 1-866-926-1232, select Option 1 then Option 2, and enter your participant number to request a permanent excuse from service.  The 9-digit participant number can be found above your name and address on the postcard you received.
4. I received a postcard for someone who is deceased.  What do I do?
   If you have received mail from the court that is addressed to a deceased person, please call 1-866-926-1232, select Option 1 then Option 3, and enter the participant number listed on the postcard. The 9-digit participant number can be found above your name and address on the postcard you received.
5. I have a medical condition and can’t serve.  What do I do?
   If you have a medical condition that you feel prevents you from serving, please do not submit proof or documentation. Simply complete the questionnaire online as requested. If you are summoned in the future, you will have an opportunity to submit documentation at that time. Any documentation received at this stage will not be processed or reviewed.
6. I have an occupation or religious belief that prevents me from serving.  What do I do?
   If you have an occupation or religious belief that you feel prevents you from serving, you should still complete the questionnaire online as requested. If you are summoned in the future, you will have an opportunity to submit documentation at that time. Any documentation received at this stage will not be processed or reviewed.
7. I have moved or do not live in Mobile.  Do I still have to serve?
   The Southern District of Alabama is a federal court that spans 13 counties: Baldwin, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Dallas, Escambia, Hale, Marengo, Mobile, Monroe, Perry, Washington, and Wilcox. If you have moved but still live within our district, please complete the questionnaire so you can update your address. If you have moved outside of these counties, please inform the court in writing by emailing jury_refill@alsd.uscourts.gov. Be sure to include your name, participant number, and new address. The 9-digit participant number can be found above your name and address on the postcard you received.
8. I have a small child or care for an elderly/sick family member and can’t serve. 
   If you are the primary caregiver for a child under the age of 10, or an aged or infirmed person and feel that you are unable to serve, you should still complete the questionnaire online as requested. If you are summoned in the future, you will have an opportunity to submit documentation at that time. Any documentation received at this stage will not be processed or reviewed.