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FAQs

  • What if I live a long distance away?

    Jurors who live 75 miles or more from Muskogee, may travel to the court the evening before you are due to report and spend the night. You will be paid an attendance fee for the day you travel as well as the day you report, plus subsistence for that night. In some instances, if you live less than 75 miles, this requirement may be waived if you show good reason for having to travel the night before. If you stay with friends or relatives, you must advise the jury clerk of this.

  • What if I fail to Report?

    Any person summoned for jury service who fails to appear as directed may be ordered by the district court to appear forthwith and show cause for failure to comply with the summons. Any person who fails to show good cause for noncompliance with a summons may be fined not more than $1,000, imprisoned not more than three days, ordered to perform community service, or any combination thereof.

  • Does your employer have to let you off work?

    Your job is protected under title 28 U.S.C. Section 1875 which reads in part:

    (a) "No employer shall discharge, threaten to discharge, intimidate, or coerce any permanent employee by reason of such employee's jury service, or the attendance or scheduled attendance in connection with such service, in any court of the United States.

    (b) Any employer who violates the provision of this section -

    (1) shall be liable for damages for any loss of wages or other benefits suffered by an employee by reason of such violation;

    (2) may be enjoined from further violations of this section and ordered to provide other appropriate relief, including but not limited to the reinstatement of any employee discharged by reason of his jury service; and

    (3) shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 for each violation as to each employee."

    However, under the law, the employer is not required to pay salary or wages while the employee is serving jury duty.

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