Reporting Instructions

Port Huron

Jurors summoned to Port Huron are on call for 4 weeks and during this time, must follow the reporting instructions provided on the recorded messaging system.

Postponements and Excuses

Requests for a postponement or excuse must be made in writing. Include a statement of facts relating to the hardship and the earliest date you can serve. Medical excuses require a statement from your doctor, with an explanation as to why you cannot serve. Students must provide a letter from their school registrar. Mail or fax your request as soon as possible to the office shown above.

Contact Information

United States District Court
for the Eastern District of Michigan
Jury Department
Theodore Levin U.S. Courthouse
231 W. Lafayette Blvd., Room 533
Detroit, MI 48226

Recorded Message:
1-800-755-JURY (5879)
Jury Department Phone Number:
(313) 234-5085
Fax Number:
(313) 234-5367

To check the status of a pending request (allow 7-10 days for processing), call the recorded messaging system at 1-800 755-JURY (5879).

Where to Report - First Day of Service

On your first day of service, report to the Jury Assembly Room in the Theodore Levin U.S. Courthouse in Detroit. The Courthouse is located on West Lafayette between Shelby and Washington Boulevard.

If you are selected to serve on a trial, the trial will be held in the Port Huron Federal Building. Additional information will be provided at that time.

Parking in Detroit

In Detroit, you may park in any of the surrounding public parking facilities. When appearing for jury service, you will be responsible for paying your parking fee. Parking rates vary depending on where you choose to park. You will be reimbursed $8.00 per day for parking, however it will be included in your check for attendance which will be mailed to you approximately two weeks after your attendance.

Public Transportation - Metro Detroit

For information on public transportation in the Metro Detroit area, visit Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) or Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART).

If Selected to Serve on a Trial - Where to Report in Port Huron

If you are selected to serve on a trial, the trial will be held in the Port Huron Federal Building located at 526 Water Street, between Military and 6th Street.