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Jury Questionnaire FAQs
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Do I need an ID to enter the building?
Yes, a photo ID is required to enter the building. A standard driver's license or state-issued ID is sufficient; REAL ID compliance is not required.
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Where do I park?
View parking options for further details.
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Who do I call for assistance?
If you received a Qualification Questionnaire Form or Postcard, call the Automated Questionnaire line at 1-800-740-7535 and follow the prompts to contact a member of our jury staff.
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When do I report?
Please do not report to court unless you have received a summons form or postcard instructing you to do so. Completing the Questionnaire either online (preferred) through eJUROR or by mail determines your eligibility to serve on a federal jury; it does not mean you will be called to serve. If you are summoned, you will have the opportunity to provide information about your ability to serve at that time.
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What is the automated questionnaire phone line?
If you received a Qualification Questionnaire form or postcard call 1-800-740-7535 for answers to frequently asked questions or to reach a member of our jury staff.
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How do I know that the eJUROR website is secure?
The federal court adheres to industry best practices for database and server security. Court systems are maintained by highly skilled court staff and supported by a dedicated national network security team.
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What if I am experiencing technical difficulties with the eJUROR site?
First, confirm that you are accessing the District of Kansas's eJUROR site and that you are entering your correct date of birth and nine-digit participant number (located on the Questionnaire). If the issue persists, close eJUROR and all other web browser windows to reset the program, then reopen using a different web browser (e.g., Firefox, Google Chrome, Edge, or Safari) and attempt to log in again. If difficulties continue, please respond by mail.
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How will I know if my on-line Qualification Questionnaire is received by the Court?
Once the online Qualification Questionnaire is complete, a confirmation message will be sent to the e-mail address you can provide during the online submission.
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Can someone else respond on behalf of the recipient?
Yes. Any person may respond on behalf of a recipient who is unable to respond independently. When responding online, log in using the recipient's name, date of birth, and participant number as indicated on the Qualification Questionnaire. You will have the opportunity to explain that you are completing the Qualification Questionnaire on someone else's behalf.
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What if I already served on jury duty?
A response is still required. If you have served in federal court within the past two years, you may request an excuse — though there is no cap on how frequently someone may serve. This excuse allowance for prior service is only applicable if the service was in a federal court, not a state court. You may indicate prior service in your response, whether submitted online (preferred) through eJUROR or by mail.
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What if I don’t want to serve as a juror?
Under 28 U.S.C. Section 1866(g), any person who fails to respond to or comply with a summons may be fined up to $1,000, imprisoned for up to three days, ordered to perform community service, or subject to any combination thereof. Jury service is one of the most important responsibilities that a citizen performs. The right to trial by jury is one of our nation's fundamental rights and can only be preserved when citizens accept the responsibility of jury service.
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What if I cannot serve?
A response is required even if a recipient cannot serve. Completing the Qualification Questionnaire either online (preferred) through eJUROR or by mail, does not necessarily mean you will be called to serve as a juror — completion of the Questionnaire is to determine your eligibility to serve on a federal jury. If you are summoned for jury service, you will have the opportunity to provide information about your ability to serve at that time.
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What if I have physical or mental infirmity?
Regardless of your ability to serve on jury duty, a response is still required. Whether completing the Qualification Questionnaire online (preferred) through eJUROR or by mail, you will have the opportunity to describe the infirmity or indicate if you are responding on someone else's behalf. Please be sure to fully explain why the infirmity would interfere with jury service, as the Court may also consider other factors, such as the prospective juror's ability to maintain employment.
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What if I have changed my name or moved?
If you respond online (preferred) through eJUROR you will have an opportunity to indicate name and address changes upon login, as well as note if you are responding on someone else's behalf. Be sure to log in using the name exactly as it appears on the Qualification Questionnaire. If you do not know the intended recipient's current address, please return the Qualification Questionnaire to us marked as undeliverable. If you complete a paper Questionnaire, please indicate any name or address changes directly on the form and return to us by mail. Prospective jurors are randomly selected every two years from Kansas's registered voter list (provided by the Secretary of State) and supplemented with licensed driver and state ID records from the Department of Revenue. If you have moved out of Kansas, please update your information with the Department of Revenue and contact your former county to be removed from the voter list.
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What if the recipient is deceased?
Please respond on behalf of the intended recipient so we can update our records. You can do this by logging into eJUROR using the recipient's name, date of birth, and participant number. When prompted, indicate that you are responding on behalf of someone who is deceased, and provide the date of death. If you prefer to respond by mail, return the Questionnaire to our office and note on it that the person is deceased, including the date of death. Once we receive this information, the matter will be closed with our court. A copy of the death certificate is not required.
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What if the intended recipient is away at college or in the military?
A response is required even if the intended recipient is away at college or on active military duty. You may respond online (preferred) through eJUROR — on the recipient's behalf or provide the web address ejuror1.uscourts.gov/ksd and participant number to the intended recipient so they can complete the response themselves. During the online process, you will have the opportunity to indicate name and address changes, as well as note if you are responding on someone else's behalf. Be sure to log in using the name exactly as it appears on the Questionnaire. If you do not know the intended recipient's current address, please return the Questionnaire to us marked as undeliverable. If responding by mail, complete the Questionnaire on the recipient's behalf and return it to the Court.
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What if I am aged 70 or older?
While the Court welcomes jurors of any age, those 70 or older may request an exemption from service under our Jury Plan — though a response to the Questionnaire is still required. You may respond online (preferred) through eJUROR or return the completed paper Questionnaire by mail. To request the age exemption online, select that option in question #14. To request the age exemption on the paper Questionnaire, mark #1 under section 14, fill in your date of birth on question #2, and sign and date the bottom.
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What if I have a felony conviction or criminal background?
Convictions do not automatically disqualify you from federal jury service. Whether responding online (preferred) through eJUROR or by mail, you will have the opportunity to make the Court aware of any prior felony convictions in your response. Please explain the nature of the charge, the year of conviction, the state of conviction, and whether all terms of the sentence have been completed. If you are unable to provide specific information, please indicate the reason.
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How do I know if my civil rights were restored after a criminal conviction?
If your conviction was in Kansas, your civil rights were automatically restored upon completion of the terms of your authorized sentence. If you were convicted in another jurisdiction, please consult the jurisdiction or the Restoration of Rights Project at https://ccresourcecenter.org/restoration-2/.
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What type of cases are heard in federal court?
Federal Court hears both civil and criminal trials. Criminal trials consist of juries composed of 12 jurors plus alternates, while civil trials are composed of 6 to 8 jurors.
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What if I left a voice message and have not received a return call?
Do not be concerned. Due to high call volume, it may take several days to hear back from us. Please avoid leaving more than one message, as this may cause further delays. We appreciate your patience.
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What are the boundaries for the state of Kansas?
The United States District Court for the District of Kansas is comprised of six divisions located in three courts: namely the Kansas City U.S. District Court, the Topeka U.S. District Court, and the Wichita U.S. District Court.
- Kansas City U.S. District Court: KC-Lawrence-Leavenworth Division and Fort Scott Division: The Kansas City-Leavenworth Division is comprised of the counties of Atchison, Doniphan, Douglas, Franklin, Johnson, Leavenworth, Miami, and Wyandotte. The Fort Scott Division is comprised of the counties of Allen, Anderson, Bourbon, Chautauqua, Cherokee, Coffey, Crawford, Elk, Greenwood, Labette, Linn, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson, and Woodson.
- Topeka U.S. District Court: Topeka Division and Salina Division: The Topeka Division is comprised of the counties of Brown, Chase, Clay, Dickinson, Geary, Jackson, Jefferson, Lyon, Marshall, Morris, Nemaha, Osage, Pottawatomie, Riley, Shawnee, Wabaunsee, and Washington. The Salina Division is comprised of the counties of Cheyenne, Cloud, Decatur, Ellis, Ellsworth, Gove, Graham, Jewell, Lincoln, Logan, Mitchell, Norton, Osborne, Ottawa, Phillips, Rawlins, Republic, Rooks, Russell, Saline, Sherman, Sheridan, Smith, Thomas, Trego, and Wallace.
- Wichita U.S. District Court: Wichita-Hutchinson Division and Dodge City Division: The Wichita-Hutchinson Division is comprised of the counties of Butler, Cowley, Harper, Harvey, Kingman, Marion, McPherson, Reno, Rice, Sedgwick, and Sumner. The Dodge City Division is comprised of the counties of Barber, Barton, Clark, Comanche, Edwards, Finney, Ford, Grant, Gray, Greeley, Hamilton, Haskell, Hodgeman, Kearney, Kiowa, Lane, Meade, Morton, Ness, Pawnee, Pratt, Rush, Scott, Seward, Stafford, Stanton, Stevens, and Wichita.
