Petit Jury Pools

On a quarterly basis (ex. January 1 – March 31), prospective jurors are summoned, at random, from the qualified jury wheel. Those summonsed are “on call” for the specified three-month period and may be selected to report for service if a trial arises during that period. Those chosen to report receive a Notice to Appear for Petit Jury Service with a specific reporting date and time. Those “on call” are not required to report until they receive a Notice to Appear or a call from the jury department detailing a specific date and time to appear. Federal law requires those summoned to be available to report at any time during the three-month term.

Grand Jury Pools

Grand Jurors generally serve one to two days per once a month for an 18-month term of service after being selected. The Grand Jury term may be extended, if necessary, by Court Order. Those selected as grand jurors are provided a calendar of scheduled grand jury sessions.