The juror information must be completed before you can request an excuse.  You may go online at mow.uscourts.gov to complete the juror information.  Once your information is complete, you will need to log out and then log back on to request an excuse.  The words, EXCUSE/PARTIAL EXCUSE OR DEFER will be to the left of the screen once you have logged in.  Click on one of those words to continue. (If you make any changes, you won't be able to access the excuse category until we have accepted your changes).  You will need to track your status by calling our Juror Automated System.  The number is 800-488-0679.  You will need to have your participant number available.  If you do not have access to a computer or fax, you can mail a request for excuse to our office. 

The only time you should call regarding an excuse is when you have a last minute emergency that cannot be handled online or by fax.  Requests by employers will not be accepted. 

You may go online and request a partial excuse by logging on to ejuror.  To the left of the welcome page, you will find the word PARTIAL EXCUSE.  Click on it to continue.  If you do not have access to a computer, you may fax or mail in a request. (Please include dates).  Please allow ample time if mailing in request.

Under federal law, employers must allow their employees time off for jury duty. An employee cannot be punished by their employer in any way for jury service. However, under the law, the employer is not required to pay salary or wages while the employee is serving jury duty.