- What if I am unable to log into eJuror?
- How can I request to be excused?
- What if I have a medical excuse request?
- What if I am over 70 and requesting to be excused?
- What if tI have previously served on a Jury?
- What if I have a name and/or address change?
- What if I receive a questionnaire for someone who does not live at this address?
- What if the recipient is not a United States Citizen?
- What if I have a prior convition and I do not know if my right to serve on a jury has been restored?
1. What if I am unable to log into eJuror?
Make sure you have accessed the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota at www.mnd.uscourts.gov, click on the “Jurors” tab at the top of the page and select eJuror. If you have been locked out, close your web browser completely, reopen, and re-enter your login information. Alternatively, you can access eJuror via bit.ly.
If you are still unable to log into eJuror, you will automatically receive a paper copy of the questionnaire within 10 weeks.
2. How can I request to be excused?
At this time, you may ONLY be excused for these four reasons:
- Persons over 70 years of age.
- Persons who served as a Grand or Petit Juror in the last two (2) years.
- Persons having primary care and custody of a child or children under 10 years of age whose health and/or safety would be jeopardized by the absence of the prospective juror; or persons who are essential to the care of aged or infirm persons.
- Persons who serve without compensation as a volunteer firefighter, or member of a rescue squad or ambulance crew for a federal, state, or local government agency.
When requesting to be excused for one of the four reasons above, login to eJuror and select the appropriate option under “Grounds for Requesting an Excuse”. EXCUSE REQUESTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED BY PHONE.
If you feel you need to be excused for any other reason, you may notify us if you are summoned.
3. What if I have a medical excuse request?
A medical excuse request will only be approved for long-term and permanent medical conditions. If you answer “Yes” to the “Medical” question, please explain your long term or permanent medical condition in the “Remarks” section. A doctor’s note is not required.
Temporary medical conditions will only be reviewed if you receive a summons to report to the courthouse.
4. What if I am over 70 and requesting to be excused?
You must still complete the questionnaire and ask to be excused. In eJuror, select option “Excused over 70.”
5. What if I have previously served on a jury?
If you have served on a jury in either state or federal court in the past two (2) years, you may ask to be excused. In eJuror, please select “Jury Service W/N 2 years” under “Grounds for Requesting an Excuse.”
6. What if I have a name and/or address change?
In eJuror, update your name or address on the appropriate screen. If you have moved to another state, please select “None of the above” for your county, which is located under the letter “N.”
You must wait for the Jury Administrators to process your changes before you will be able to complete the questionnaire. Once your address change has been accepted, you will be able to log back into eJuror and complete the questionnaire. Please note that it may take up to 5 business days to process a name or address change
7. What if I receive a questionnaire for someone who does not live at this address?
Draw a line through the address printed on the envelope, write “Undeliverable” and put it back in the mail.
8. What if the recipient is not a United States Citizen?
The recipient must complete the questionnaire. In eJuror, please answer “No” to the question “Are you a citizen of the United States.”
9. What if I have a prior conviction and I do not know if my right to serve on a jury has been restored?
It is your responsibility to determine whether your right to serve on a jury has been restored. If your rights have been restored, please send documentation to prove your status. Unfortunately, without proof of restoration, you will be disqualified from jury service.