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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT for the Western District of Michigan |
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Paul L. Maloney Chief Judge |
Tracey Cordes Clerk of Court |
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Dear Prospective Juror: Welcome to jury service in the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan. Your participation in the jury system is vital to the American system of justice. It is one of the most serious duties of citizenship in this country. Service as a juror requires no special skills or knowledge. What it does require is fairness and impartiality, and a willingness to participate with your fellow citizens. The Judges in this district recognize that your participation in jury service may disrupt the routine of your daily life. It may necessitate sacrifices such as rescheduling appointments and missing work. It is important to remember that your service as a juror serves to determine the level of justice you want for your community. I am confident the time you spend on this important task will be a valuable learning experience. It will provide an intriguing opportunity to learn more about our system of justice and how it works. You will observe your federal court in action and participate in the democratic process. This Court’s commitment to you is to ensure your valuable time is well spent and to make your service as rewarding as possible. Thank you in advance for your service as a juror in the United States District Court. Paul L. Maloney, Chief Judge United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan
Use the E-juror system to respond to your summons, request to be excused or have your jury service postponed. You may also check the status of your excuse request and get updated reporting instructions. For further information regarding the E-juror system, please see the following Video.
 Please be careful what information you reveal over the phone.
In various parts of the United States, citizens are being targeted by phone calls and threatened with prosecution for failing to
comply with jury service in federal courts. Federal courts do not require anyone to provide any sensitive information in a
telephone call. Most contact between a federal court and a prospective juror will be through the U.S. Mail, and any phone
contact by real court officials will not include requests for social security numbers, credit card numbers, or any other
sensitive information. Watch a video regarding Jury scams and click here for more on Identity Theft and Jury Service.
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