Eastern District of New York

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E-Juror Login

JUROR FEES

As of May 7, 2018, paid at the rate of $50.00 each day that you report, plus mileage, parking and tolls. Juror attendance and mileage are computed automatically. Please save all parking, travel and toll receipts and submit them at the end of your two (2) week term. Staple all receipts together in date order. Print your full name, and summons date on the back of each receipt.

Submit the receipts within five (5) business days after completion of your service. If you are selected for a trial, and it runs for more than the 2 week term, submit receipts at the completion of service.
Public transportation costs will also be reimbursed in full. One check covering all fees will be mailed to your home within 6 to 8 weeks after service is completed.

PLEASE NOTE:

Phones are checked at the lobby upon entering the courthouse. Wireless devices, laptops, and like devices may not be permitted in court and must be turned off in the courtroom, Since these devices cannot be left in the Jury Assembly Room, please do not bring them with you.

PARKING:

Long Island courthouse offers free on site outdoor parking. Brooklyn courthouse has parking available at discounted rates with all the cost being reimbursed.

DO NOT METER PARK. YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO LEAVE THE COURTHOUSE TO REPLENISH THE METER AND PARKING CITATIONS ARE NOT REIMBURSABLE.

Envelopes and parking coupons will be provided at the counter for your convenience. If you are selected for a case, make sure you know the following, Judges' name, name of the case, and where you sit in the jury box. Come to the jury room before going to the courtroom each day the case meets, to Print Your Name on the daily sign-in sheet, (next to your assigned jury box number. This ensures that you will be paid for that day.

If you are not picked for a case when you are sent to the courtroom, the judge may tell you that you have been excused. this only means you have been excused for that particular case. Come back to the jury room.

PROPER COURT ATTIRE IS MANDATORY. NO JEANS, SHORTS OR TANK TOPS WILL BE PERMITTED

Jurors will likely have questions relating to their service. Many of your questions may be answered by phoning our Automated Jury Information System at
1-800-587-6775. You are also required to phone this number the day before your appearance to obtain important scheduling information.

Jurors who appear, but are not selected to a case, must phone the court after 5:00p.m. daily until your two week service has been completed. These numbers will provide you with information pertaining to your following days schedule.
Brooklyn and Central Islip Jurors should phone 1-800-587-6775 for reporting instructions.
Postponements or excusals will not be accepted via email.

PENALTY

Unless you receive a notice from this Court granting you an excuse or postponement, or unless the Court notifies you in writing or by phone to report at a different time, you must attend as directed in the summons.
Failure to obey the summons may be punishable by fine and/or imprisonment.

ONLINE CRIMINAL DEBT PAYMENTS

You may make online payments for criminal debt such as special assessments, fines, and criminal restitution. Payments are made through the U.S. Treasury website, Pay.gov, using a checking account, savings account or a card (debit or pre-paid only).

If you have questions about online payments, please call the Clerk's Office of the U.S. District Court at 718-613-2580.

Make a payment on pay.gov  https://www.pay.gov/public/form/entry/101/1147579729/ 

VICTIM RESTITUTION INFORMATION - MAKING PAYMENTS

 Who do I contact to receive a judgment of satisfaction, information on payment statements received?
Please contact the U.S. Attorney's Office (Financial Litigation Unit) at (718) 254-6080 located at 271 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, NY 11201.

 My case is closed and I am trying to get a statement that I have satisfied my financial obligations.
To receive a payment history send your request via email at: confirmpay@nyed.uscourts.gov. The payment history is not a Satisfaction of Judgment document. To receive a Satisfaction of Judgment contact the U. S. Attorney's Office (718) 254-6080 located at 271 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, NY 11201.

 What form of payment does the Court accept?
Checks/cashier checks, money orders, and online payment via Pay.gov (debit card, ACH Paypal debit/ACH). Only when bank clears the check, money order, or verifies bank account funds is the fee or debt officially paid or discharged. A $53 fee will be charged for a returned check

 To whom should the check/money order be made payable?
Check/money orders are payable to "Clerk, U.S. District Court". Please include all pertinent information on your check/money order (payee name and/or who it is for, amount, date, signature, case number, etc.) clearly and legibly. If the Court is unable to read or apply your check/money order to the correct account it may be returned to you or deposited into the unidentifiable account. Only when bank clears the check, money order, or verifies bank account funds is the fee or debt officially paid or discharged. A $53 fee will be charged for a returned check

 Where should I send payments?
Payments may be sent to Brooklyn or Central Islip. Please go to the "Cashier?s Office" link for the addresses. Only when bank clears the check, money order, or verifies bank account funds is the fee debt officially paid or discharged. A $53 fee will be charged for a returned check.

Online payments can be made via Pay.gov [https://www.pay.gov/public/form/entry/101/1147579729/ ]

 How can I get a receipt for my payment?
If mailing your payment, include a self-addressed stamped envelope and a receipt will be returned to you. If paying online, you will automatically receive a receipt if you provide an email address when making a payment.

Funds sent via US Treasury's Credit Gateway System

The Clerk's Office may accept, report, and process court ordered payments and civil case payments in excess of $50,000.00 through the Department of Treasury's Credit Gateway System. Collections equal or greater than $50 million require advanced notification to the Administrative Office's Finance and Accounting Division and Treasury's Bureau of Fiscal Service. The EFTs are receipted directly into the Department of Treasury, handled by the Federal Reserve Banking System and referred to as "Fedwire" payments or "ACH" credit transactions.

Please contact the finance department at (718) 613-2580 to obtain the necessary instructions.