Jury Scam

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:

Cincinnati   513-564-7522         ohsd_cinjury@ohsd.uscourts.gov
Columbus  614-719-3020         ohsd_coljury@ohsd.uscourts.gov
Dayton        937-512-1410         ohsd_dayjury@ohsd.uscourts.gov

Respond to Juror Summons

Respond to Juror Qualification Questionnaire

Check Reporting Instructions

Request Attendance Verification

Request Deferral or Excuse

YOUR SERVICE AS A JUROR IS IMPORTANT

Jurors perform a vital role in the American system of justice. The protection of our rights and liberties is achieved primarily through the teamwork of our system of judge and jury working together in a common effort. Jury service is a very important duty of citizenship and without you, the juror, our system of trial by jury would not exist.

If you have questions or need assistance, please email:
The Jury Administrator in Cincinnati (ohsd_cinjury@ohsd.uscourts.gov)
The Jury Administrator in Columbus (ohsd_coljury@ohsd.uscourts.gov)
The Jury Administrator in Dayton (ohsd_dayjury@ohsd.uscourts.gov)

The SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO serves the southern half of the State and comprises forty-eight (48) counties. The Eastern Division sits at Columbus and the Western Division at Cincinnati and Dayton, all with fully staffed Clerk's offices, courtrooms and resident judicial officers.

EASTERN DIVISION

The seat of court at COLUMBUS serves Athens, Belmont, Coshocton, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Gallia, Guernsey, Harrison, Hocking, Jackson, Jefferson, Knox, Licking, Logan, Madison, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Morrow, Muskingum, Noble, Perry, Pickaway, Pike, Ross, Union, Vinton, and Washington counties. (Click Here for Maps and Directions to the Columbus Courthouse.)

WESTERN DIVISION

The seat of court at CINCINNATI serves Adams, Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton, Highland, Lawrence, Scioto, and Warren counties. (Click Here for Maps and Directions to the Cincinnati Courthouse.)

The seat of court at DAYTON serves Champaign, Clark, Darke, Greene, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, and Shelby counties. (Click Here for Maps and Directions to the Dayton Courthouse.)
 

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