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Jury Qualifying Questionnaire Letter


United States District Court
Northern District of Alabama
1729 5th Avenue North                                         https://www.alnd.uscourts.gov
Birmingham, AL   35203                                           Jury Office:  1-844-466-7217

 

 

May 12, 2025

Jane Doe
Anywhere Ave
Birmingham, AL 35203
@100753888@                      Participant No. 100753888

 

Dear Jane Doe,

Your name has been randomly selected for future potential jury service in the United States District Court.   For the court to objectively determine whether you are qualified to serve, we need you to complete a qualifying questionnaire.   This is a request for juror qualifying information only; it is NOT A SUMMONS FOR JURY SERVICE. 

You may complete the questionnaire electronically through the court's website or you may call our automated “Juror Questionnaire Help Line,” at 844-466-7217 to request a paper questionnaire be mailed to you for completion.  You may also call the automated help line for answers to commonly asked questions regarding completion of the questionnaire, or to request a return phone call from someone in the jury office.  Please see the reverse side of this letter for more information.

You must complete the questionnaire within 10 days of receipt of this notice or receipt of the paper questionnaire.  Failure to complete the questionnaire, which is required by law, may result in your being summoned to report at your expense for completion of the questionnaire at this office.

 

                                                                                                            Sincerely,

                                                                                                           

                                                                                                            Jury Specialist

 

How to Complete Your Questionnaire Online: 

  1. You MUST visit our website at https://www.alnd.uscourts.gov to access your information.
  2. Click on eJuror (located in the list of links beneath the “Home,” tab on the left side of the page).
  3. Enter your 9-digit Participant Number (located above beneath your name and address), the first three letters of your last name, and your date of birth.
  4. Follow the prompts and answer each question.

 

                                                                                                                 

 

 

 

COMMON SITUATIONS:

  • The person is deceased:   PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE JURY OFFICE TO PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION.  Please respond either online via eJuror or in writing.  If you choose to respond in writing, please write a note on the front of this letter stating (1) that the person is deceased, (2) your relationship to the deceased, and (3) your signature.  Return the letter to the Court at: U. S. District Court, ATTN: Jury Office, 1729 5th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203.
  • You no longer live in the Northern District of Alabama:   The 31 counties that make up the Northern District of Alabama are:  Bibb, Blount, Calhoun, Cherokee, Clay, Cleburne, Colbert, Cullman, DeKalb, Etowah, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Jackson, Jefferson, Lamar, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Morgan, Pickens, Saint Clair, Shelby, Sumter, Talladega, Tuscaloosa, Walker, and Winston County.  If you no longer live in one of these counties, you may correct your address online via eJuror choosing “Other,” as your County of Residence.  Continue to respond to the remaining questions as appropriate.  Or you may return this letter with a note reflecting your new address.  You will be disqualified from serving as a juror in this district.      
  • You are 70 years of age or older and do not wish to serve as a juror:   Please complete your questionnaire online via eJuror (there is a specific question on the online questionnaire that will give you an opportunity to request an excuse based on your age), OR you may write a note on the front of this letter stating (1) your date of birth, (2) the fact that you do not wish to serve as a juror and (3) your signature.  Return the letter to the Court at: U.S. District Court, ATTN: Jury Office, 1729 5th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203.  PLEASE NOTE: For those individuals 70 years of age or older who DO wish to serve, we welcome and appreciate your willingness!
  • You are unable to read, write, speak, or understand the English language OR have amental or physical disability that would prevent you from completing the questionnaire or serving as a juror in this court:  For individuals who fall into this category, a family member or friend can assist in completing the questionnaire; however, the person completing the form should answer No to the online question “Are you, JUROR’S NAME, filling out this form?” on the Welcome screen.  Respond to the remaining questions as appropriate.

At this point in the process, the only excuse requests that will be accepted are those covered above.  ALL OTHER REQUESTS MAY BE MADE AT THE TIME YOU RECEIVE A SUMMONS FOR JURY SERVICE.    

 

You must complete the questionnaire regardless of your age, health, place of residence, availability to serve, or any other factor.

Please complete the questionnaire online through our electronic jury system, eJUROR. If you cannot or do not wish to submit the questionnaire in electronic format, a paper questionnaire will be mailed to you soon. You may fill it out and return it to the court in the prepaid envelope provided. If you complete the questionnaire online, you do not need to return the paper questionnaire.

Do not call or send letters or emails asking to be excused from jury duty at this time. If you are summoned later, you will have the opportunity to request to be excused then.

Our system of justice is founded on the right to a trial by jury. Jury service is both a privilege and an obligation of every American citizen. While completing the questionnaire it is required by law, it should only take a few minutes of your time.  Thank you for your cooperation and your participation in this important process.

FAQ About the Jury Wheel Refill

  1. Am I being summoned?  If so, why?
    If you received a JQQ Letter, you are not being summoned at this time.  This is only a request for you to complete the questionnaire to see if you are qualified for potential future jury service.  Filling out the questionnaire does not mean that you will necessarily ever be summoned for jury duty. It is very important that you complete the questionnaire online within 10 days. 
     
  2. What if I don’t have a computer?
    Please complete the questionnaire online if you can. If you are not able to do so, please call 1-844-466-7217, select Option 1 then Option 1 again, and enter your participant number to request a paper copy be mailed to you. The 9-digit participant number can be found above your name and address on the JQQ Letter you received.
     
  3. I’m 70 or over, do I have to serve?
    You get to choose if you wish to serve. Please complete your questionnaire online via eJuror (there is a specific question on the online questionnaire that will give you an opportunity to request an excuse based on your age), OR you may write a note on the front of this letter stating (1) your date of birth, (2) the fact that you do not wish to serve as a juror and (3) your signature.  Return the letter to the Court at: U.S. District Court, ATTN: Jury Office, 1729 5th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203.  PLEASE NOTE: For those individuals 70 years of age or older who DO wish to serve, we welcome and appreciate your willingness!
     
  4. I received a JQQ Letter for someone who is deceased.  What do I do?:   PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE JURY OFFICE TO PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION.  Please respond either online via eJuror or in writing.  If you choose to respond in writing, please write a note on the front of this letter stating (1) that the person is deceased, (2) your relationship to the deceased, and (3) your signature.  Return the letter to the Court at: U. S. District Court, ATTN: Jury Office, 1729 5th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203.
     
  5. I have a medical condition and can’t serve.  What do I do?
    If you have a medical condition that you feel prevents you from serving, please do not submit proof or documentation. Simply complete the questionnaire online as requested. If you are summoned in the future, you will have an opportunity to submit documentation at that time. Any documentation received at this stage will not be processed or reviewed.
     
  6. I have an occupation or religious belief that prevents me from serving.  What do I do?
    If you have an occupation or religious belief that you feel prevents you from serving, you should still complete the questionnaire online as requested. If you are summoned in the future, you will have an opportunity to submit documentation at that time. Any documentation received at this stage will not be processed or reviewed.
     
  7. I have moved or do not live in the Northern District of AL.  Do I still have to serve?
    The 31 counties that make up the Northern District of Alabama are:  Bibb, Blount, Calhoun, Cherokee, Clay, Cleburne, Colbert, Cullman, DeKalb, Etowah, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Jackson, Jefferson, Lamar, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Morgan, Pickens, Saint Clair, Shelby, Sumter, Talladega, Tuscaloosa, Walker, and Winston County.  If you no longer live in one of these counties, you may correct your address online via eJuror choosing “Other,” as your County of Residence.  Continue to respond to the remaining questions as appropriate.  Or you may return this letter with a note reflecting your new address.  You will be disqualified from serving as a juror in this district. If you have moved but still live within our district, please complete the questionnaire so you can update your address.
     
  8. I have a small child or care for an elderly/sick family member and can’t serve. 
    If you are the primary caregiver for a child under the age of 10, or an aged or infirmed person and feel that you are unable to serve, you should still complete the questionnaire online as requested. If you are summoned in the future, you will have an opportunity to submit documentation at that time.  Any documentation received at this stage will not be processed or reviewed.