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United States Federal Courts

This page contains links to non-court websites and are not maintained by this court.


Handbook for Federal Grand Jurors http://www.pawd.uscourts.gov/Pages/fgi.htm This Handbook will acquaint persons who have been selected to serve on a federal grand jury with the general nature and importance of their role as grand jurors. It explains some of the terms that grand jurors will encounter during their service and offers some suggestions helpful to them in performing this important public service.

Handbook for Trial Jurors http://www.tned.uscourts.gov/docs/jury/hb-100.pdf The purpose of this handbook is to acquaint trial jurors with the general nature and importance of their role as jurors. It explains some of the language and procedures used in court, and it offers some suggestions helpful to jurors in performing this important public service.

Understanding the Federal Courts http://www.uscourts.gov/understand03/ This site provides an introduction to the federal court system. It describes the types of courts, cases, judges and the general organization and history of the court system.

Welcome to the Federal Courts http://www.fjc.gov/public /pdf.nsf/lookup/WelFedCt.pdf/$file/WelFedCt.pdf Welcome to the U.S. Courthouse. This brochure should help you understand what you see and hear during your visit. You’re encouraged to observe trials and other proceedings.