Jury Duty

General Information

You will receive a Jury Summons in the mail, please read through your Jury Summons completely.  Respond to the summons by completing the juror questionnaire online at the Juror Access website within 10 days.  When signing in, you will need your candidate ID# and zip code.       

Juror Access website   

  • Jury duty in Eaton County is a two week term of service.  
  • After completing the online questionnaire, during your term of service, Jurors must call (844) 928-0090 after 5:00p.m. the night before each day you are summoned to appear.  You will need your candidate ID# and zip code when you call in.

Requests to Be Excused or Postponed

Requests to be excused or have your service postponed should be made online through the Juror Access website noted in your summons.  

If you're unable to submit your request online, you may:

  1. Mail your request to:
     Jury Clerk
     56A District Court
     1045 Independence Blvd.
     Charlotte, MI 48813 
  2. Call the jury clerk at 517-543-4318 and leave your name, candidate ID and a return phone number.
  3. Email the jury clerk at juryclerk@eatoncounty.org 

Requests due to medical reasons require documentation.  

Requests to be excused or postponed must be made at least one week prior to your week of jury service.

Requests to Be Disqualified

Requests to be disqualified should be made online through the Juror Access website noted in your summons.  

Reasons that one might be able to be disqualified include:

  1. Being over the age of 70 and not wishing to serve
  2. Not able to speak or understand the English language
  3. Having a permanent medical condition that precludes service
  4. Not a resident of Eaton County
  5. Having a felony conviction

If you're unable to submit your request online, you may:

  1. Mail your request to:
     Jury Clerk
     56A District Court
     1045 Independence Blvd.
     Charlotte, MI 48813 
  2. Call the jury clerk at 517-543-4318 
  3. Email the jury clerk at juryclerk@eatoncounty.org 

Juror Pay

Jurors are paid $15.00 for the first half day of service.  A full day is $30.00 for the first day.  Subsequent days are $22.50 for a half day or $45.00 for a full day. Mileage is paid daily at the rate of $.20 a mile.       

Entering the Courthouse

The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am -  5:00pm.  Upon entering the courthouse you will pass through security screening and then be directed to the jury room.  

Please bring your picture ID and your Jury Summons.  

What Should I Wear?

Please wear business casual clothing.  Unacceptable items of clothing include but are not limited to: shirts with inappropriate language or depicting violence, clothing promoting drug or alcohol use; shorts; tank tops; bare midriffs; muscle shirts; halter tops; mini-skirts; pants with holes; or hats (unless worn for religious purposes).

Am I Able to Bring Food With Me?

You may bring beverages and snacks.  Vending machines are available near the jury assembly room. 

Parking

Free parking is available in the front area of the courthouse. 

Access & Accommodations (ADA) 

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Eaton County Trial Courts seek to ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities have equal and full access to the judicial system.  If you have a disability and require special accommodations to participate in court events or access court resources, please contact the Eaton County ADA Coordinator: 

 Kathleen Brooks, Deputy Court Administrator

(517) 543-4056

Kbrooks@eatoncounty.org