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Jury Scam Warning


ALERT: People are being targeted by phone call, email, and messaging scams threatening them with prosecution AND requesting money for failing to comply with jury service.

The scammers threaten recipients with fines and jail time if they do not comply. They are also using certified mail to appear more legitimate. These communications are fraudulent and are not connected with the U.S. courts.

Persons receiving such a telephone call or email should not provide the requested information.

Please note:

  • Federal courts do not require anyone to provide any sensitive information in a telephone call or email.
  • Most contact between a federal court and a prospective juror will be through the U.S. mail, and any phone or email contact by real court officials will not include requests for any sensitive information.
  • Jury duty is a vital civic responsibility and should be taken seriously by all citizens. However, it is a crime for anyone to falsely represent themself as a federal court official. The federal Judiciary takes such offenses seriously.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please call or email the Court at:

Cincinnati    513-564-7500     clerks office@ohsd.uscourts.gov
Columbus    614-719-3000     clerks office@ohsd.uscourts.gov
Dayton         937-512-1400     clerks office@ohsd.uscourts.gov
 

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Welcome  to the official website for the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. We have offices in Cincinnati, Columbus and Dayton.

 

 

Court Locations

Cincinnati

Office of the Clerk
Potter Stewart U.S. Courthouse
Room 103
100 East Fifth Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Email: Clerks_Office@ohsd.uscourts.gov

Columbus

Office of the Clerk
Joseph P. Kinneary U.S. Courthouse
Room 121
85 Marconi Boulevard
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Email: Clerks_Office@ohsd.uscourts.gov

Dayton

Office of the Clerk
Walter H. Rice Federal Building
and U.S. Courthouse RM 712
200 W. Second Street
Dayton, Ohio 45402
Email: Clerks_Office@ohsd.uscourts.gov

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Other Court Links

  • U.S.Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of District of Ohio
  • U.S. Court Library

Latest News & Announcements

May 15, 2025
Public Notice
Public Notice for Appointment of U.S. Magistrate Judge (Columbus).
May 14, 2025
OHSD to co-sponsor virtual POWER Act event in June
OHSD to co-sponsor virtual POWER Act event in June
May 5, 2025
Announcement for present and prospective members of the CJA Panel
Announcement for present and prospective members of the Columbus, Dayton, and Cincinnati Panels of Criminal Justice Act Attorneys. 
March 24, 2025
Probation Department’s food pantry dedicated to Daniel Anderl
A Cincinnati food pantry operated by the Probation Department of the United States District Court

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