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If you recently received a letter from the U.S. District Court directing you to complete a Juror Qualification Questionnaire online using eJuror, the letter is legitimate and is not a scam. The letter includes a unique nine-digit participant number (highlighted in yellow near your name and address) and this number is required to access the secure eJuror site. Courts across the country use eJuror to reduce costs and increase efficiency in the juror qualification process.

You are required to complete a Qualification Questionnaire to determine your eligibility to serve as a juror in the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. If you are found to be eligible, you may be randomly selected for service between December 2023 and December 2025.

What is a Jury Questionnaire and why did I receive it?

It is not a summons for jury duty, and you are not required to appear for jury duty at this time. The Qualification Questionnaire is one of the first steps in the juror selection process. The Court uses the questionnaire responses to determine if citizens are qualified to serve based on the criteria set out in the United States Code and the District of Oregon Jury Selection Plan.

Do I have to respond to the questionnaire?

Yes. Federal law requires you to respond to the questionnaire regardless of age, citizenship status, criminal history, occupation, physical health, availability to serve, or place of residence. You are required to complete the entire questionnaire, even if you are requesting to be exempted, disqualified, or excused.

When is the questionnaire response due?

If you are able to respond online using eJuror, your response is due by May 30, 2023. If you are not able to respond online, you will automatically receive a paper copy in August (do not call the Court to request paper copy). The response deadline for paper questionnaires will be included in the letter sent with the questionnaire form.

How do I respond to the questionnaire online?

StepAction
1 Click here to log in to eJuror.
2 Enter your 9-digit participant number (highlighted at the top of this letter), the first three letters of your last name, and your date of birth.
3 Click the Login button.
4 Complete the Questionnaire. Review your answers carefully on the Review Your Answers page, and make edits as necessary. See the next page for tips on using eJuror.
5 Click the Confirm button. A confirmation message will appear indicating that you have successfully submitted the Questionnaire.

What do I do if I experience an eJuror error?

Use the tips below to troubleshoot eJuror errors:

  • All fields marked with a red asterisk (*) are required. If you are unable to progress to the next screen, ensure that all required fields have been completed.
  • Do not use your Internet browser's back and forward buttons while using eJuror. If you do, eJuror will delete the information you have entered.Instead, use the back and forward buttons on the eJuror screens to navigate between the pages to ensure your entries are not erased.
  • The eJuror process takes approximately five to ten minutes; however, the system will time-out after 20 minutes of inactivity. If your session times out, wait 30 minutes and log back in to complete the Questionnaire.  The Court is unable to unlock your eJuror session. You must wait 30 minutes and log back in if your session is interrupted due to inactivity or locked due to use of the browser back button.

How do I know if I am eligible for exemption, disqualification, or excuse?

Refer to the chart below. If you request exemption, disqualification, or excuse you must respond to the qualification questionnaire online or by mail by the stated deadline. You must also provide the required supporting documentation (see below), which will be accepted through November 15, 2023.

Exemption Eligibility   Request exemption by completing and submitting the questionnaire.   In accordance with 28 U.S.C. § 1863(b)(6), the following persons are barred from jury service on the grounds that they are exempt:
  1. Members in active service in the Armed Forces of the United States;
  2. Members of the fire or police departments of any State, the District of Columbia, any territory or possession of the United States, or any subdivision of a State, the District of Columbia, or such territory or possession; and
  3. Public officers in the executive, legislative, or judicial branches of the Government of the United States, or of any State, the District of Columbia, any territory or possession of the United States, or any subdivision of a State, the District of Columbia, or such territory or possession, who are actively engaged in the performance of official duties.
A "public officer" is a person who is either elected to public office or who is directly appointed by a person elected to public office. See 28 U.S.C. § 1869(i).
Disqualification Eligibility Request disqualification by completing and submitting the questionnaire.     In accordance with 28 U.S.C. § 1865(b), any person shall be deemed qualified to serve on grand and petit juries in this District unless such person:
  1. Is not a citizen of the United States eighteen years old who has resided for a period of one year within the judicial district;
  2. Is unable to read, write, and understand the English language with a degree of proficiency sufficient to fill out satisfactorily the juror qualification form;
  3. Is unable to speak the English language;
  4. Is incapable, by reason of mental or physical infirmity, to render satisfactory jury service (physician’s statement required); or
  5. Has a charge pending against him or her for the commission of, or has been convicted in a State or Federal court of record of, a crime punishable by imprisonment for more than one year and his or her civil rights have not been restored.
Excuse Eligibility Request excuse by completing and submitting the questionnaire. In accordance with 28 U.S.C. § 1863(b)(5)(A) and (B), the Court finds that jury service by members of the following occupational classes or groups of persons would entail undue hardship or extreme inconvenience to the members thereof, and excuse of such members would not be inconsistent with §§ 1861 and 1862 of 28 U.S.C., and shall be granted upon individual written request to those:
  1. Persons 70 years or older;
  2. Persons having responsibility for providing in-home care and custody, or home-schooling, of a child or children during normal business hours;
  3. Persons who are essential to the care of aged or infirm persons;
  4. Persons who have served as grand or petit jurors in a state, federal, territorial, or commonwealth court within the past two years; or
  5. Persons who serve a public agency without compensation as volunteer safety personnel (such as firefighters or members of a rescue squad or ambulance crew).

Is the information supplied on the questionnaire confidential?

Yes. The questionnaire is strictly used to determine eligibility for jury service and is not shared with any other agencies or parties unless specifically authorized by federal law or court order.

Where can I find more information about federal jury service?

Visit the Jurors page of the Court’s website. Additional information can also be found at www.uscourts.gov.

How can I contact the Court?

There is no need to call the Court to request a paper copy of the Questionnaire; to request to be excused, disqualified, or exempt; or to unlock your eJuror session. If you have questions regarding federal jury service, visit ord.uscourts.gov/jurors, send an e-mail with your name and Participant Number in the subject line to , or leave a voicemail at 503-326-8106.